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John Dewey: Man, a child in understanding of himself, has placed in his hands physical tools of incalculable power.

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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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Dewey emphasizes the potential dangers of human ignorance in the face of powerful technology.

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