Quote by Albert Einstein

The unleashed power of the atom has changed everything save our modes of thinking and we thus drift toward unparalleled catastrophe.

The unleashed power of the atom has changed everything save

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This quote suggests that despite the tremendous advancements made through harnessing the power of the atom, our patterns of thinking have not evolved alongside these technological advancements. It implies a lack of critical reflection on the potential consequences and dangers associated with unleashing this power. The statement warns that without strategic and ethical considerations, humanity may be moving towards an unprecedented disaster due to our failure to adapt our thinking to match the scope of our technological progress.

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