Quote by Aldous Huxley

We are living now, not in the delicious intoxication induced by the early successes of science, but in a rather grisly morning-after, when it has become apparent that what triumphant science has done hitherto is to improve the means for achieving unimproved or actually deteriorated ends.


We are living now, not in the delicious intoxication induced

Summary

In this quote, the author suggests that society is in a state of disillusionment regarding the achievements of science. They compare the initial excitement and euphoria that people experienced in the early stages of scientific progress to a hangover that comes with the realization that scientific advancements have not necessarily led to improved outcomes. The quote implies that while science has improved the tools and methods of achieving certain goals, it has not necessarily contributed to better overall results or a higher quality of life.

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Science
By Aldous Huxley
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