“At a time when science plays such a powerful role in the life of society, when the destiny of the whole of mankind may hinge on the results of scientific research, it is incumbent on all scientists to be fully conscious of that role, and conduct themselves accordingly.”
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My third appeal is to my fellow citizens in all countries: Help us to establish lasting peace in the world.
From my earliest days I had a passion for science.
But the first the general public learned about the discovery was the news of the destruction of Hiroshima by the atom bomb. A splendid achievement of science and technology had turned malign. Science became identified with death and destruction.
I did not imagine that the second half of my life would be spent on efforts to avert a mortal danger to humanity created by science.
