The Hazards of Science Have you ever heard of the term hubris? Hubris defines the actions people partake in that are reserved only for Gods. This means that at times people play the roles of Gods. Is this acceptable? It depends on the situation as to whether or not hubris is acceptable. There are distinct times when hubris is both allowable and unacceptable. When people make the comment, “I am God,” do they really mean …showed first 75 words of 486 total…

…showed last 75 words of 486 total…will differ drastically. A person in Iraq will tell you that the United States is guilty of unacceptable hubris. Hubris can be acted out in unacceptable and acceptable ways. The examples shown prove both cases and clarify the distinctions between each. In moderation, hubris can be affective and safe. Use it too much and too often, and hubris becomes unacceptable. “A little goes a long way,” is a popular quote that fits the term hubris.