John Charles Polanyi Quotes

Though neglectful of their responsibility to protect science, scientists are increasingly aware of their responsibility to society.
John Charles Polanyi

Society, Science, Though

Though we explore in a culturally-conditioned way, the reality we sketch is universal.
John Charles Polanyi

Reality, Though, Universal

Today, Academies of Science use their influence around the world in support of human rights.
John Charles Polanyi

Science, Today, Human

Under this scientific and moral pressure, the Canadian government conceded publicly that the use of these weapons in Vietnam was, in their view, a contravention of the Geneva Protocol.
John Charles Polanyi

Government, Moral, Scientific

What makes the Universal Declaration an epochal document is first of all its global impetus and secondly the breadth of its claims, a commitment to a new social contract, binding on all the Governments of the world.
John Charles Polanyi

Makes, Social, Commitment

When, as we must often do, we fear science, we really fear ourselves.
John Charles Polanyi

Fear, Science, Often

Young people ask me if this country is serious about science. They aren't thinking about the passport that they will hold, but the country that they must rely on for support and encouragement.
John Charles Polanyi

Science, Thinking, Country

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Nationality: Canadian

Type: Scientist

Born: January 23, 1929

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