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John B. S. Haldane

Until politics are a branch of science we shall do well to regard political and social reforms as experiments rather than short-cuts to the millennium.

John B. S. Haldane

Science

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Haldane suggests that because politics is not yet based on scientific principles, changes in society should be treated as trials to learn from rather than guaranteed solutions. This means we should expect some uncertainty and be cautious about assuming reforms will quickly create a perfect society.

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