Henry Way Kendall quotes

Henry Way Kendall was an American physicist and Nobel laureate recognized for his work in particle physics. His research played a crucial role in confirming the quark model of subatomic particles. He also contributed significantly to scientific activism, especially on environmental and nuclear issues. Here are 9 of his quotes:

While science and technology play critical roles in sustaining modern civilization, they are not part of our culture in the sense that they are not commonly studied or well comprehended. Neither the potential nor the limitations of science are understood so that what can be achieved and what is beyond reach are not comprehended. The line between science and magic becomes blurred so that public judgments on technical issues can be erratic or badly flawed. It frequently appears that some people will believe almost anything. Thus judgments can be manipulated or warped by unscrupulous groups. Distortions or outright falsehoods can come to be accepted as fact. (Henry Way Kendall)
If we do not voluntarily bring population growth under control in the next one or two decades, the nature will do it for us in the most brutal way, whether we like it or not. View quote
Henry Way Kendall
Education of both men and women is a wonderful contraceptive. View quote
Henry Way Kendall
Many people and governments share the mistaken belief that science, with new, ingenious devices and techniques, can rescue us from the troubles we face without our having to mend our ways and change our patterns of activity. This is not so. View quote
Henry Way Kendall
Governments must now take a leading role in moving their nations in the right direction. View quote
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We must... guarantee women control over their own reproductive decisions. View quote
Henry Way Kendall
The destruction of our environment and resources cannot be stemmed unless the growth of the world's population is stemmed and ultimately reduced. View quote
Henry Way Kendall
We must act swiftly in order to halt the rate of decay our planet faces. View quote
Henry Way Kendall
What should thoughtful people do? Are there means to brighten future prospects in the face of such human myopia and stubbornness? There are many in the scientific community whose views are bleak. One biologist, speaking to me many years ago, remarked that many of his colleagues thought of the behavior of the human race as similar to a one-celled animal's. Such an animal may extend a pseudopod in search of food; if hurt or blocked, it pulls back, but otherwise its activity continues, mindlessly, without understanding, without end. With larger perils unperceived, it can destroy itself. View quote
Henry Way Kendall