Justification Quote by Mira Grant
““Isn't that the justification used by every scientist who made something wonderful, only to discover that they've made something terrible? 'We did it for Science.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Book of M by Peng Shepherd, 2018
Scientists may claim noble motives, yet their discoveries can have harmful consequences, revealing moral ambiguity.
In simple terms: Science can be both wondrous and dangerous.
Question the ethics of scientific progress.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- policy making
- research oversight
- public debate
- education curricula
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- Who bears responsibility for unintended harms?
- Can progress be truly neutral?
Science alone cannot guarantee ethical outcomes.