Modern science and technology have reached a level where there is the grave danger that a weapon even more terrible than nuclear weapons may be developed. The reason and conscience of mankind dictate the need to erect an insuperable barrier barrier to the development of such a weapon.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Modern tech risks creating weapons worse than nuclear ones. Humanity must use reason to stop this.
- In plain terms
- We need to stop new terrible weapons using our common sense.
- What can you take from it?
- Prevent dangerous weapon development through human conscience.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What barriers can truly stop weapon development?
- Who decides what is too dangerous?
Another view
Conscience alone may not stop governments pursuing power.
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