Abundant life Quote by Karl Taylor Compton
“In recent times, modern science has developed to give mankind, for the first time in the history of the human race, a way of securing a more abundant life which does not simply consist in taking away from someone else.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: American Physical Society meeting, 1947
Modern science now offers ways to improve lives without merely taking from others.
In simple terms: Science can create abundance for all.
Promote collaborative, sustainable innovation.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- policy making
- research funding
- global health
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What responsibilities do scientists have to society?
- How can we ensure equitable distribution of scientific benefits?
Technological advances can also create new inequities.