Air Quote by H. Bentley Glass
“The next decade will perhaps raise us a step above despair to a cleaner, clearer wisdom and biology cannot fail to help in this. As we become increasingly aware of the ethical problems raised by science and technology, the frontiers between the biological and social sciences are clearly of critical importance-in population density and problems of hunger, psychological stress, pollution of the air and water and exhaustion of irreplaceable resources.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: The Future of Science and Society, 1970
The author predicts that advancing science will lift humanity beyond despair, emphasizing ethical awareness and interdisciplinary collaboration to address resource and environmental crises.
In simple terms: Science can improve humanity if guided ethically.
Key Takeaway
Promote ethical, interdisciplinary solutions.
Themes
science
ethics
interdisciplinary
environment
resource scarcity
Mood
optimistic
serious
Type
visionary
analytical
When to use this quote
- policy making
- environmental planning
- public health
- resource management
Key Concepts
sustainability
social responsibility
biological‑social integration
Questions to Reflect On
- What ethical safeguards are needed for new technologies?
- How can social and biological sciences better collaborate?
A Different Perspective
Ethical challenges may slow progress or cause misuse.
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