Science was many things, Nadia thought, including a weapon with which to hit other scientists.

About This Quote

Nadia tells Daniel that at first she thought that science was a way to improve humankind, but then she learned that scientists could also be used as weapons. They are often too focused on their work to notice what’s going on around them, including what’s happening to their fellow humans. Nadia is correct in her assessment of science. Scientists are often oblivious to what is going on around them.

This lack of awareness has led to numerous mistakes, the most famous being the Hiroshima bombing by the United States at the end of World War 2. Because scientists were so focused on their work, they ignored the true threat posed by the bomb until it was too late.

Source: Red Mars

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