in considering the need for a substitute for the scientific function of war. For the
record, we must also take note of the precedent that during long periods of
human history, often covering thousands of years, in which no intrinsic social
value was assigned to scientific progress, stable societies did survive and
flourish. Although this could not have been possible in the modern industrial
world, we cannot be certain it may not again be true in a future world at peace.
record, we must also take note of the precedent that during long periods of
human history, often covering thousands of years, in which no intrinsic social
value was assigned to scientific progress, stable societies did survive and
flourish. Although this could not have been possible in the modern industrial
world, we cannot be certain it may not again be true in a future world at peace.
