--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: I hate and fear 'science' because of my…" description: "\"I hate and fear 'science' because of my conviction that, for long to come if not for ever, it will be the remorseless enemy of mankind. I see it destro..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/d7a/george-gissing-7774_barbarism_i-hate-and-fear-science-because-of-my-co_1569897.jpg" --- # I hate and fear 'science' because of my conviction that… ![“I hate and fear 'science' because of my conviction that, for long to come if not for ever, it will be the remorseless enemy of mankind. I see it destroying all simplicity and gentleness of life, all the beauty of the world; I see it restoring barbarism under a mask of civilization; I see it…” quote by George Gissing](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/d7a/george-gissing-7774_barbarism_i-hate-and-fear-science-because-of-my-co_1569897.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/d7a/george-gissing-7774_barbarism_i-hate-and-fear-science-because-of-my-co_1569897.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/d7a/george-gissing-7774_barbarism_i-hate-and-fear-science-because-of-my-co_1569897.jpg) > “I hate and fear 'science' because of my conviction that, for long to come if not for ever, it will be the remorseless enemy of mankind. I see it destroying all simplicity and gentleness of life, all the beauty of the world; I see it restoring barbarism under a mask of civilization; I see it darkening men's minds and hardening their hearts.” [George Gissing](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/george-gissing/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. He fears science will become a ruthless force that destroys simplicity, kindness, and beauty, leading to a new barbarism under the guise of progress. **In simple terms:** Science may turn hostile to humanity. Key Takeaway Beware unchecked scientific ambition. Themes technology ethics progress humanity nature Mood anxious critical Type cautionary philosophical When to use this quote - environmental policy - bioethics debates - education curricula - public discourse on AI Key Concepts determinism technological determinism philosophy of science Questions to Reflect On - How can we ensure science serves humanity? - What safeguards protect simplicity and kindness? 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