Icarus
or The Future of Science
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Icarus
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Narrated by:
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Cate Barratt
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By:
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Bertrand Russell
In "Icarus; or, The Future of Science," Bertrand Russell explores the potential consequences of scientific advancement, drawing parallels between the myth of Icarus and the development of technology. He argues that while science can lead to progress, it also poses risks, particularly regarding power and societal structures. Russell suggests that scientific advancements, especially in the physical sciences, can increase power, lead to industrialism and war, and necessitate large-scale organization, which could potentially be used for oppressive purposes. He questions whether science will ultimately lead to human happiness or exacerbate existing societal problems.
Book cover image credited to Gordon Johnson.
The following chapters are to be found in a single audio file.
I Introductory
II Effects of the Physical Sciences
III The Increase of Organization
IV The Anthropological Sciences
Conclusion
Public Domain (P)2025 Cate Barratt