Everyone has become increasingly aware of the power of applied/science to
affect our lives. Sad to say, two great wars played a major part in (D)this
enlightenment, and perhaps in consequence, some people fear the destructive
powers of science more than they appreciate its beneficent gifts. (2) But most will
recognize that our own choice decides what use we make of our control over
nature
and what any one of us thinks the balance will be depends chiefly upon
whether he expects good or evil to prevail in the world generally. (3) In the last
resort I believe the majority of people expect, on the whole, good to flow from the
use of knowledge.
