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Man, a child in understanding of himself, has placed in his hands physical tools of incalculable power.
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John Dewey
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gutenberg.orgMan, a child in understanding of himself, has placed in his hands physical tools of incalculable power.
Dewey emphasizes the potential dangers of human ignorance in the face of powerful technology.
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