VIENNA – For most people, a promise is a reason to expect something, a well-founded hope without hype. And it is a promise in this sense that connects science to society: the public trusts that scientific and technological advancement are the keys to navigating the uncertain road to a better world, in which future generations can live longer, healthier, and happier lives.
维也纳—对大部分人来说，承诺是期望获得某物的理由，是不言自明的合理希望。我们来看一个这种类型的承诺，它将科学与社会联系在一起：公众相信，科学和技术进步是迈向更好世界的不确定性之路上的指南针，未来子孙后代能活得更长、更健康、更幸福。