Gulf Quote by Lester B. Pearson
“A great gulf, however, has been opened between man's material advance and his social and moral progress, a gulf in which he may one day be lost if it is not closed or narrowed.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: United Nations General Assembly, 1965
Technological progress outpaces moral development, creating a gap that threatens humanity unless ethical growth is prioritized.
In simple terms: Tech advances faster than morals.
Key Takeaway
Balance innovation with ethical education.
Themes
ethics
technology
social progress
Mood
concerned
hopeful
Type
philosophical
policy‑oriented
When to use this quote
- policy making
- education reform
- community dialogue
- corporate responsibility
Key Concepts
Philosophy of technology
moral development
Questions to Reflect On
- How can societies embed ethics in tech development?
- What personal actions close the moral‑tech gap?
A Different Perspective
Economic pressures often sideline moral considerations.
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