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May 01, 2004
Science and Progress
I found the following quote insightful. Although society often looks to Science for answers, it is not the driving force behind progress - the belief system of the society drives advancement.
- There is a strong faith in science and technology in the West, but especially in the United States. I do not share it. My faith is in the religious, moral, cultural, and legal environment that puts science and technology to work for the consumer. Remove these factors, and science will not flourish. Technology can produce great weapons, but it will not bring prosperity without a legal and social system that rewards risky innovation with wealth.
Posted by Blogorithm at May 1, 2004 10:55 PM
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