Actually Quote by Martin Rees
“There is an ever-widening gap between what science allows and what we should actually do. There are many doors science can open that should be kept closed, on prudential or ethical grounds.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Royal Society Lecture, 2015
Science advances faster than societal norms, creating ethical dilemmas about which discoveries should be pursued.
In simple terms: Science outpaces ethics.
Balance innovation with ethical oversight.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- policy making
- research funding
- public debate
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How should societies decide scientific limits?
- What mechanisms ensure ethical science?
It may understate the role of public engagement in shaping science policy.