Character Quote by Freeman Dyson
“Ethical progress is the only cure for the damage done by scientific progress.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: “The Role of Ethics in Science,” 1999
Moral advancement must keep pace with scientific breakthroughs to mitigate harm.
In simple terms: Ethics must outpace science.
Prioritize ethics in research.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- biotech research
- AI development
- environmental tech
- medical trials
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can ethics be enforced?
- What happens when ethics lag?
Science can self‑regulate without ethics.