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the great border luie between the physical and social 

 sciences, and some of the most interesting work is being 

 done within it. Fatigue, for example, is a major factor 

 in all industry, yet little is known about it. The 

 National Research Council several years ago estab- 

 lished a Committee on Work in Industry which is in- 

 vestigating the possibilities of clinical-type studies in 

 this border line field. Limited industrial investigations 

 have been made and they indicate rather remarkable 

 possibilities. But possibly more important is the rela- 

 tion between scientist and laj'man. Where lies the re- 

 sponsibility for adjustment of industry and society to 

 advances made bj' the research scientist? The scientist 

 himself is the first to indicate that he is not too well 

 qualified outside his field, and the average physical 

 scientist has no great opportunity for developing, by 

 experience, ability to deal witii social problems. To 

 say that physical scientists should solve the social prob- 

 lems they create is to speak without considering their 

 concentrated devotion to their own particular contribu- 

 tion to human welfare. There is recognition, how- 

 ever, among some scientists that more attention may 

 profitably be given to the social aspects of science, and 

 insofar as their efforts contribute to a better under- 

 standing of science by laymen, and insofar as they 

 help develop a liaison between technical man and lay- 

 man, benefit is achieved. Some leaders among non- 

 technical men, especially in government and industry, 

 have developed active lay interest in scientific and tech- 

 nical matters, and such development is probably even 

 more beneficial and promising. The industrial execu- 

 tive, political leader and publicist are all in a position 

 to assist in the adjustments that will continue to be 

 necessary as research advances. 



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