Incapable Quote by Yuval Noah Harari
““Science is unable to set its own priorities. It is also incapable of determining what to do with its discoveries.””
About This Quote
Source Book: Homo Deus, 2015
Science cannot prioritize or ethically guide its own discoveries without external input.
In simple terms: Science lacks self‑direction.
Guide science with ethics.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- research funding
- AI development
- public policy
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- Who should set scientific priorities?
- How to ensure ethical use of discoveries?
Science may be swayed by political agendas.