223 sats \ 0 replies \ @travis 8 Jun \ parent \ on: What has been the worst or most harmful scientific discovery of all time? science
Gunpowder is an interesting one. Another perspective is that gunpowder empowers individuals or minorities. It can be an equalizer or amplifier of force usually unattainable. For example, a small and fragile person can have a chance to defend themself with a firearm, where as prior to firearms they would have to rely on others.