"The rapid dissemination of technology and information offers entirely new ways of production, but it can also bring the spectre of more states developing weapons of mass destruction"
- Lord Robertson
About this Quote
This quote by Lord Robertson talks to the duality of the quick dissemination of technology and info. On one hand, it uses completely new methods of production, allowing for more effective and effective methods of producing items and services. On the other hand, it can bring the spectre of more states establishing weapons of mass damage. This is a worrying truth, as the proliferation of such weapons can result in increased global instability and the potential for devastating dispute. The quote serves as a tip of the requirement for accountable and ethical use of innovation and details, and the significance of global cooperation to make sure that such weapons are not established or used.
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