It is always with excitement that I wake up in the morning wondering what my intuition will toss up to me, like gifts from the sea. I work with it and rely on it. It's my partner.
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This is perhaps the most beautiful time in human history; it is really pregnant with all kinds of creative possibilities made possible by science and technology which now constitute the slave of man - if man is not enslaved by it.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote highlights the potential of science and technology to enhance human creativity, while warning about the need for mindful use to avoid becoming enslaved by these advancements.
Jonas Salk emphasizes the unique and beautiful moment in human history where the advancements in science and technology present vast creative opportunities. However, he cautions that these tools must not dictate our lives; instead, humans should remain in control, as there is a danger of becoming enslaved by the very innovations meant to serve us.
Themes
TechnologyScienceCreativityHumanityControl
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech about innovation in education, this quote can illustrate the balance of using technology responsibly.
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