Quote by John Boyd Orr

In the last fifty years science has advanced more than in the 2,000 previous years and given mankind greater powers over the forces of nature than the ancients ascribed to their gods.

In the last fifty years science has advanced more than in th

Summary

This quote highlights the profound advancements in science in the past half-century. It emphasizes that the progress made during this relatively short period has far surpassed the combined progress of the previous 2,000 years. It suggests that these scientific breakthroughs have granted humankind a level of control and mastery over natural forces that was once attributed only to divine entities in ancient times. The quote serves to assert the significance and transformative impact of scientific achievements on human civilization.

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By John Boyd Orr

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