Ocupation: Astronomer
Life: November 9, 1934 - December 20, 1996
Birthday: November 9
Death: December 20
Societies will, of course, wish to exercise prudence in deciding which technologies that is, which applications of science are to be pursued and which not. But without funding basic research, without supporting the acquisition of knowledge for its own sake, our options become dangerously limited.
topic: Exercise, Technology, Wish, Basic Research