The Director of the National Science Foundation states that science in its pure form is unconcerned with the social economic implications of its discoveries. It is up to society to exploit these discoveries, and there is no guarantee that society will use them wisely. Dr. Waterman points out the dangers of the misuse of science and suggests some methods for constructively utilizing scientific accomplishments.
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