Books Quote by George Bernard Shaw
“I find it easy to forgive the man who invented a devilish instrument like dynamite, but how can one ever forgive the diabolical mind that invented the Nobel Prize in Literature?”
About This Quote
Source Play: Man and Superman, 1905
Technological advances can be both beneficial and morally troubling.
In simple terms: Inventions can help or harm.
Key Takeaway
Critically evaluate progress.
Themes
ethics
science
literature
Mood
critical
serious
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- policy making
- education curricula
- public debate
Key Concepts
Moral responsibility
dual-use technology
societal impact
Questions to Reflect On
- What inventions raise ethical concerns?
- How can we balance benefit and risk?
A Different Perspective
Blind optimism ignores harms.
