51. Catching Up With Nature

Man has attempted to duplicate some of the feats of the animal world and in recent years science has given us instrumentation that has done very well indeed.

But we are a long way from catching up to Nature. There are some people who speak glibly of science "conquering Nature." Nothing could be further from the truth. When a scientist conquers something, he abides by the fundamental laws and does so with Nature's permission. He has learned that conquering is submission. ●



Short Stories of Science and Invention A Collection of Radio Talks by Charles F. Kettering INDEX		*51.* *Catching Up With Nature* Man has attempted to duplicate some of the feats of the animal world and in recent years science has given us instrumentation that has done very well indeed. But we are a long way from catching up to Nature. There are some people who speak glibly of science "conquering Nature." Nothing could be further from the truth. When a scientist conquers something, he abides by the fundamental laws and does so with Nature's permission. He has learned that conquering is submission. ●