Our assessment of socio-economic worth is largely a sham. We scientists should not lend ourselves to it - though we routinely do. We should, instead, insist on applying the criterion of quality.
John Charles PolanyiAbout author
- Author's profession: Scientist
- Nationality: canadian
- Born: January 23, 1929
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