Accounts Quote by Jacob Bronowski
“The most remarkable discovery made by scientists is science itself. The discovery must be compared in importance with the invention of cave-painting and of writing. Like these earlier human creations, science is an attempt to control our surroundings by entering into them and understanding them from inside. And like them, science has surely made a critical step in human development which cannot be reversed. We cannot conceive a future society without science.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Ascent of Man, Jacob Bronowski, 1973
Science is humanity’s greatest tool for understanding and shaping the world, comparable to early art and writing.
In simple terms: Science is a key human achievement.
Key Takeaway
Value and protect scientific inquiry.
Themes
progress
knowledge
human development
Mood
reflective
inspirational
Type
philosophical
educational
When to use this quote
- education
- policy making
- technology development
Key Concepts
epistemology
innovation
Questions to Reflect On
- What responsibilities accompany scientific power?
- How can societies safeguard unbiased research?
A Different Perspective
Science can be misused or politicized.
