Accounts Quote by Kim Stanley Robinson
“Science was many things, Nadia thought, including a weapon with which to hit other scientists.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: Aurora, 2015
Science can be a tool, even a weapon, in intellectual rivalry.
In simple terms: Science can be weaponized in disputes.
Use science responsibly, not destructively.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- research labs
- policy debates
- academic publishing
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What safeguards prevent misuse of science?
- How can competition stay constructive?
Weaponizing knowledge harms collaboration.