Accounts Quote by Lewis Wolpert
“Reliable scientific knowledge is value free and has no moral or ethical value. Science tells us how the world is. ... Dangers and ethical issue arise only when science is applied as technology.”
About This Quote
Science itself is value‑neutral; moral issues arise only when applied as technology.
In simple terms: Science describes facts; ethics belong to its use.
Separate science from ethics.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- research
- innovation
- policy making
- public debate
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How should society regulate scientific applications?
- Who decides ethical boundaries?
Technology can be misused despite neutral science.