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In this rambling essay, Bertrand Russell reflects on the future of the world while the memory of the First World War was still strong in the public imagination. Russell notes the concomitant development of technology and the rise of political autocracies and explores whether man can be considered fit to handle the vast new powers at his disposal.

In "Icarus; or, The Future of Science," Bertrand Russell explores the potential consequences of scientific advancement, drawing parallels between the myth of Icarus and the development of technology. He argues that while science can lead to progress, it also poses risks, particularly regarding power and societal structures. Russell suggests that scientific advancements, especially in the physical sciences, can increase power, lead to industrialism and war, and necessitate large-scale organization, which could potentially be used for oppressive purposes.

Je suis ravi de vous accueillir dans mon univers où nous explorons les profondeurs de l’âme humaine, les cicatrices visibles et invisibles, et les histoires qui nous façonnent. Je suis Olivier Ferrand, et je vous invite à plonger avec moi dans des récits captivants.Dans ces chroniques, nous explorerons les brûlures, ces marques indélébiles qui laissent des empreintes sur la peau et dans l’esprit. Nous parlerons de résilience, de guérison, et de la force incroyable dont font preuve ceux qui ont survécu à ces épreuves.La psychologie sera également au cœur de nos discussions. ...