Icarus
Narrated by Cate Barratt
- Released
- June 10, 2025
- Length
- 48 mins
- Format
- Unabridged Audiobook
- Publisher
- Spoken Realms
In "Icarus; or, The Future of Science," Bertrand Russell examines the potential impacts of scientific progress, highlighting both its capacity for advancement and the risks it may pose to society. He discusses how developments in physical sciences, increased organization, and anthropological sciences could influence power structures, industrial growth, and societal well-being. Russell prompts reflection on whether scientific achievements will ultimately bring happiness or contribute to societal challenges.
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