Economic Quote by Nicola Cabibbo
“Science that abdicates its cultural values risks being perceived as an extension of technology, an instrument in the hands of political or economic power. Humanity that disavows science risks falling into the hands of superstition.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: International Science Forum, 1998
Science without cultural values becomes a tool for power; rejecting science leads to superstition, highlighting the need for ethical grounding.
In simple terms: Science must stay tied to cultural values, or it risks misuse.
Integrate ethics into scientific practice.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- policy making
- public education
- interdisciplinary dialogue
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What values should guide science?
- How to prevent misuse by power?
May ignore practical constraints on cultural integration.