"One of our brainchildren is a still viable Science and Society course"
- Philip Warren Anderson
About this Quote
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.
"Having soon discovered to be great, I must appear so, and therefore studiously avoided mixing in society, and wrapped myself in mystery, devoting my time to fasting and prayer"
"Without culture, and the relative freedom it implies, society, even when perfect, is but a jungle. This is why any authentic creation is a gift to the future"