Deserve Quote by Robert Anton Wilson
“If the oncoming mutation to interstellar immortality is screwed up by the politicians, it will be because those of us who see the opportunities in modern science are not adroit enough to outmaneuver the forces of inertia, stupidity and greed. Well, if we're not intelligent enough to overcome such obstacles, then we don't deserve to carry off the mutation at this stage of evolution.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Illuminatus! Trilogy, 1975
Political inertia and greed threaten scientific breakthroughs like interstellar immortality.
In simple terms: Politics can block scientific progress.
Key Takeaway
Advocate for informed, agile policy.
Themes
science
politics
ethics
future
human evolution
Mood
cautious
hopeful
Type
philosophical
warning
When to use this quote
- policy advocacy
- public education
- research funding
- ethical oversight
Key Concepts
systems theory
risk management
Questions to Reflect On
- How can citizens influence scientific policy?
- What safeguards prevent misuse of breakthroughs?
A Different Perspective
Complex problems may need more than individual effort.
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