The Tragedy of American Science

"The Tragedy of American Science" critically examines how private profit and military interests have distorted science in the United States, diverting resources away from addressing pressing issues like poverty, disease, and environmental problems. Conner argues that this shift has transformed science from a force for human betterment into one driven by destructive aims, highlighting the need to rethink and redirect scientific efforts toward serving humanity’s needs. Despite the formidable challenges, he suggests that creating a more humane and socially responsible scientific system is an achievable goal.