Accounts Quote by George W. Bush
“We are a caring nation, and our values should also guide us on how we harness the gifts of science. New medical breakthroughs bring the hope of cures for terrible diseases and treatments that can improve the lives of millions. Our challenge is to make sure that science serves the cause of humanity instead of the other way around.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Address on Science and Humanity, 2006
Science must be guided by ethical values to benefit humanity, not dominate it.
In simple terms: Science should serve people, not control them.
Prioritize ethical oversight in research.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- clinical trials
- public health policy
- research funding
- technology deployment
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can societies enforce ethical standards without stifling progress?
- What values should guide scientific agendas?
Balancing innovation with moral constraints can be difficult.