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Bertrand Russell, in his 1952 book The Impact of Science on Society, explores how scientific advancements shift society from tradition to empirical observation, noting that matters of fact are to be ascertained by observation, not by consulting ancient authorities. He warns that science empowers oligarchies to control populations through mass psychology and propaganda, allowing governments to manage subjects securely without armies.

Other significant perspectives include Carl Sagan’s observation that we live in a society exquisitely dependent on science and technology, in which hardly anyone knows anything about science and technology, highlighting a critical gap in scientific literacy. Isaac Asimov adds that the saddest aspect of modern life is that science gathers knowledge faster than society gathers wisdom, while Nikola Tesla asserts that science is a perversion unless its ultimate goal is the betterment of humanity.
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