Word: caution
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Dates: during 1970-1979
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...sense broad corporate goals, let alone lead a complex organization. Next comes the "jungle fighter," dog eat dog all the way, destroying peers, superiors and eventually himself. The "company man" is occasionally effective but lacks daring to bring about bold changes: his is a world dominated by fear and caution, filled with self-protective memorandums and low-risk courses of action...
Harvard reaction to the decision was reserved. It appeared the decision was expected, at least by several professors who had opposed the research or urged caution in the past, including Richard C. Lewontin '50, professor of Biology, and Everett I. Mendelsohn, professor of History and Science...
...prepare a study on possible next steps. The advantage of a comprehensive ban, if accepted by all nations, is that it would significantly check the spread of nuclear weapons and weapons-making capability. But a ban would be meaningless without the cooperation of China, France and India. Some experts caution that a comprehensive test ban would also prevent the U.S. from verifying that its nuclear weapons remained in working order...
...most striking things about talking to both Harvard and Roxbury people is the extreme caution with thich they speak of the project. No one wants to blame any of the delays, problems, or missed opportunities on anyone from the other school. One misstep, Harvard fears, and Roxbury faculty will lose all interest in assistance. One disparagement of Harvard efforts, Roxbury fears, and Harvard will quit them...
...caution, even the tension surrounding this delicate alliance suggests something positive about its potential. None of the people involved are completely satisfied with the project, but almost everyone seems to believe something worthwhile, something they do not want to risk upsetting is taking place...