Science devises ever bloodier means of war until humanity's powers of destruction overcome our powers of creation and our civilisation drives itself to extinction.

Summary

This quote is a cautionary statement about the potential consequences of the advancement of science in warfare. It suggests that as science develops more violent and destructive tools for war, our ability to create, innovate, and build a better future may become overshadowed. The quote further implies that if we don't prioritize peaceful solutions and the preservation of our civilization, we may ultimately bring about our own demise through the excesses of our destructive capacity.

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