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"One of our brainchildren is a still viable Science and Society course"

- Philip Warren Anderson

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This quote by Nobel Prize-winning physicist Philip Warren Anderson is referring to the Science and Society course he helped produce. This course was developed to bridge the space between science and society, and to assist trainees comprehend the implications of scientific discoveries on society. Anderson thought that science must be used to benefit society, and that it must be accessible to everybody. He wished to produce a course that would assist students comprehend the implications of science on society, and how science can be utilized to improve the lives of people. The Science and Society course is still being taught today, and is a testament to Anderson's commitment to making science available to everyone. Anderson's quote is a reminder of the significance of science in our lives, and how it can be utilized to benefit society.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Philip Warren Anderson somewhere between January 13, 1923 and today. He/she was a famous Scientist from USA. The author also have 11 other quotes.

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