Doe Quote by Richard P. Feynman
“Scientific knowledge is an enabling power to do either good or bad — but it does not carry instructions on how to use it.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: The Pleasure of Finding Things Out, 1999
Knowledge gives power but lacks guidance on ethical application.
In simple terms: Science is powerful, not moral.
Consider ethical implications of your expertise.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- research
- policy making
- innovation
- education
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you ensure your knowledge benefits others?
- What safeguards guide scientific use?
Science can be misused without moral frameworks.