Doing things Quote by Mark Walport
“Science, engineering, and technology discovers and invents new ways of doing things - but it doesn't dictate how we should do them.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Public lecture on science policy, 2015
Science creates possibilities but does not prescribe the ethical or practical choices we must make with them.
In simple terms: Science gives tools, not rules.
Key Takeaway
Consider the values guiding technology use.
Themes
ethics
technology
responsibility
Mood
thoughtful
concerned
Type
analytical
reflective
When to use this quote
- government regulation
- corporate decision making
- personal technology use
- educational curricula
Key Concepts
philosophy of science
policy-making
Questions to Reflect On
- How should societies decide the proper use of new technologies?
- What values should guide scientific innovation?
A Different Perspective
Science alone cannot solve moral dilemmas; human judgment is required.
