Other things that scientists do

Artikel i övrig tidskrift, 2011

I suggest we make a fundamental mis- take if we remember the great scientist only for their breakthrough discoveries. We should also see Berzelius as the cre- ator of the carbonated soft drink and investor in Gripsholms kemiskt-teknis- ka Fabriker. At the same time, present day scientists and engineers should not forget that they too have obligations to society.