I am well aware of the fact that the human race has known about the existence of a universal energy related to life for many ages. However, the basic task of natural science consisted of making this energy usable. This is the sole difference between my work and all preceding knowledge.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Reich claims that while humanity has known a universal life energy, his work uniquely made it usable through natural science.
- In plain terms
- He says his science turned known life energy into practical use.
- What can you take from it?
- Applying scientific method can transform abstract concepts into technology.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What evidence supports the existence of this energy?
- How can we test its usability?
Another view
The claim lacks detail on how the energy is harnessed.
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