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Science has made us gods even before we are worthy of being men.
— Jean Rostand
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Our reading
An editorial interpretation.
This cautions that scientific progress has handed humanity powers once thought divine, yet moral and ethical maturity hasn't caught up to match that new strength. The statement frames technological capability as outpacing wisdom, suggesting people wield godlike tools while still behaving with ordinary human shortcomings.
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