Jacob Bronowski Quote – Why No Science Is Safe from Politics and Corruption

„No science is immune to the infection of politics and the corruption of power.“

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Jacob Bronowski was a British mathematician, biologist, and historian of science, known for his ability to connect science and society.

This quote reminds us that even pure science is not protected from political influence and abuse of power.


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Quote by Jacob Bronowski about science being affected by politics and corruption

Jacob Bronowski (1908–1974) was a British mathematician, biologist, and historian of science, known primarily for his popular television series "The Ascent of Man." Throughout his life, he advocated for the communication of scientific knowledge and its importance to human culture and ethics.

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