Growth Quote by Koichi Tanaka
““Progress in science is guided by a sense of curiosity, or the desire to discover what is currently unknown. On the other hand, progress in technology is guided by a sense of public duty, or the desire to be useful to people.””
About This Quote
Source Speech: Nobel Lecture, 2002
Science seeks unknown knowledge; technology aims to serve people.
In simple terms: Science explores; technology serves.
Align scientific curiosity with societal benefit.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- research labs
- product development
- public policy
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How to ensure tech serves humanity?
- What safeguards protect against misuse?
Technology can be misused despite good intentions.