In chemical science, as well as in most branches of natural philosophy, expert practitioners of their subject—judging by past experience—are no better than members of the general public in foreseeing the scientific and technological future. Sir John, knighted in recognition of his research career and his popularization of science, discusses specific examples from discoveries, advances and developments in chemistry, physics, medicine, molecular biology and astronomy.

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