Citizens Quote by Lancelot Hogben
“Science for the Citizen is ... also written for the large and growing number of adolescents, who realize that they will be the first victims of the new destructive powers of science misapplied.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Science for the Citizen, Lancelot Hogben, 1935
The text warns that adolescents, as future users of science, may become the first victims of its misuse, urging responsible scientific literacy.
In simple terms: Young people may suffer first from science misused, so they need to understand it responsibly.
Key Takeaway
Promote critical scientific education for youth.
Themes
science
responsibility
youth
ethics
future
Mood
concerned
urgent
Type
educational
advocacy
When to use this quote
- school curricula
- public policy
- community workshops
- media literacy
Key Concepts
misapplication
risk
education
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we make scientific literacy accessible?
- What safeguards prevent misuse of emerging technologies?
A Different Perspective
Youth may lack resources to fully grasp complex risks.
