About This Quote
Sir Francis Bacon (1561-1626) was a philosopher and writer who used science and technology to explore all aspects of human experience. He is known as the father of modern science and the author of the first formal scientific method. In this quote, he points out that the benefits of science outweigh the risk. New technologies, such as GMOs (genetically modified organisms), are often met with resistance from people who believe they are unsafe.
However, Bacon points out that these new technologies make our lives better and give us a greater quality of life. This quote also alludes to a major reason why many scientists feel uncomfortable in their work: they know that no matter how useful their discoveries may be, there is a chance they will be burned at the stake for it.
Source: The Return
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