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Computers Quote by Richard Dawkins

“[Science] works! Planes fly. Cars drive. Computers compute. If you base medicine on science, you cure people. If you base the design of planes on science, they fly. If you base the design of rockets on science, they reach the moon. It works... bitches.” quote by Richard Dawkins
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““[Science] works! Planes fly. Cars drive. Computers compute. If you base medicine on science, you cure people. If you base the design of planes on science, they fly. If you base the design of rockets on science, they reach the moon. It works... bitches.””

Richard Dawkins

About This Quote

Source Talk: The Royal Institution, 2014, discussing science and technology

Science provides reliable methods that enable practical achievements like flight, transportation, and medicine

In simple terms: Science works to create useful technologies

Key Takeaway

Trust and apply scientific methods for problem solving

Themes

science technology pragmatism

Mood

critical thoughtful

Type

educational philosophical

When to use this quote

  • medical research
  • aerospace engineering
  • computing
  • policy making

Key Concepts

empiricism innovation

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do we balance scientific progress with ethical considerations?
  • What role should public discourse play in scientific development?
A Different Perspective

Science alone cannot address ethical or social implications of technology

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