Anomalies Quote by Gerry Spence
“It is an anomaly that we can split the atom, but we are nearly powerless to persuade each other to embrace justice.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Justice Summit, 2019
Contrast between scientific achievement of splitting the atom and difficulty achieving societal justice through persuasion.
In simple terms: We can split atoms but struggle with justice.
Key Takeaway
Promote dialogue for justice.
Themes
science
justice
communication
Mood
thoughtful
critical
Type
observation
challenge
When to use this quote
- policy making
- public debates
- education campaigns
Key Concepts
atomic physics
social persuasion
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we bridge scientific and moral advances?
- What strategies improve persuasive justice?
A Different Perspective
Scientific progress doesn’t guarantee moral progress.
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![“Government [is] operated by deeply embedded, hopelessly entangled bureaus where nothing is accomplished because the function of the bureau is to intercept every living idea and smother it.” quote by Gerry Spence](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/adf/gerry-spence-9080_accomplished_government-is-operated-by-deeply-embedde_332289.jpg)
