With the... symbolic memory we spell out the future—not one… - Jacob Bronowski

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With the... symbolic memory we spell out the future—not one but many futures, which we weigh one against another.

Jacob Bronowski

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About Jacob Bronowski

Jacob Bronowski (January 18, 1908 – August 22, 1974) was a British mathematician, biologist, and science historian of Polish origin. He is remembered as the writer and presenter of the 1973 BBC television documentary series, The Ascent of Man.

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