Quote by Christiaan Barnard

I don't believe medical discoveries are doing much to advance human life. As fast as we create ways to extend it we are inventing ways to shorten it.

I don't believe medical discoveries are doing much to advanc

Summary

This quote suggests a skeptical view towards the impact of medical discoveries on human life. It implies that while medical advancements may offer ways to prolong life, there are also inventions and practices that counteract these efforts and may result in a shorter lifespan. The quote suggests a sense of balance or contradiction in the progress of medical science, questioning the overall net effect of these discoveries in actually advancing human life.

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By Christiaan Barnard

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