Arms race Quote by Bernard Cooper
“At the rate science proceeds, rockets and missiles will one day seem like buffalo - slow, endangered grazers in the black pasture of outer space.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Interview, 1990s, Bernard Cooper on space exploration
Technology will make today’s massive weapons seem harmless and obsolete over time
In simple terms: Big weapons become harmless over time
Expect future tech to change perspectives
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- space policy
- military planning
- public perception
- future tech development
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What new technologies could replace current weapons?
- How does perception of danger change with time?
Even if rockets become harmless, new threats may arise