We cannot have tomorrow's miracles if we tie scientists' hands with yesterday's rules.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Smith argues that old regulations prevent scientists from achieving new breakthroughs.
- In plain terms
- Old rules stop scientists from making new progress.
- What can you take from it?
- Update regulations to enable innovation.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When do rules hinder science?
- How to balance safety and progress?
Another view
Some rules exist for necessary safety or ethics.
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