Quote by Frederick Soddy

To-day it appears as though it may well be altogether abolished in the future as it has to some extent been mitigated in the past by the unceasing, and as it now appears, unlimited ascent of man to knowledge, and through knowledge to physical power and dominion over Nature.

To-day it appears as though it may well be altogether abolis

Summary

This quote suggests that the possibility of completely eliminating suffering in the future is more conceivable now due to humanity's ongoing progress in knowledge and its resultant advancements in technology and control over nature. The quote implies that as humans continue to acquire knowledge and utilize it to gain power, they may ultimately alleviate or eradicate some of the afflictions that cause suffering in the world.

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By Frederick Soddy

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