Collectives Quote by Konrad Lorenz
“More than any other product of human scientific culture scientific knowledge is the collective property of all mankind.”
About This Quote
Source Book: "Man Meets Dog" (1972) or related work on ethology
Scientific knowledge belongs to humanity collectively, not to individuals.
In simple terms: Science is shared property.
Key Takeaway
Promote open access to knowledge.
Themes
science
collectivity
humanity
Mood
thoughtful
optimistic
Type
ethical
educational
When to use this quote
- research collaboration
- education policy
- open source initiatives
Key Concepts
knowledge sharing
public good
Questions to Reflect On
- How to balance openness with incentives?
- What models support shared knowledge?
A Different Perspective
Intellectual property concerns may arise.
