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The problem is that the consequences of the science researched quite often are not realized for many years afterwards. The laser is a good example. It was predicted in theory many years before it was capable of being produced in 1960. No-one would have predicted it's use worldwide in communications. At the time, if its research had depended solely on its benefits to mankind it may well have been shelved. Research can lead knowingly or unknowingly to benefit mankind or harm mankind or do a bit of both.
I think I would start off as a Planck but then morph into an Einstein when ethical issues started to arise.
All the best with your studies this year.
Last edited by Robh; 08-04-2009 at 09:48 AM.
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