It is indeed rather astonishing how little practical value scientific knowledge has for ordinary men, how dull and commonplace such of it as has value is, and how its value seems almost to vary inversely to its reputed utility. | |
— G. H. Hardy | |
From his book: “A Mathematician’s Apology“ | |
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The Practical Value of Science
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