“ If absolute power corrupts absolutely, where does that leave God? “
Quotes by George Deacon
Introducing George Deacon
George Edward Raven Deacon (1906–1984) was a distinguished British oceanographer and chemist whose pioneering work deepened humanity’s understanding of the oceans. Born in Leicester, England, he rose from humble beginnings to earn a first-class honours degree in chemistry from King’s College London. His career took off in 1927 when he joined the Discovery Antarctic survey, sparking a lifelong passion for marine science. As director of the National Institute of Oceanography from 1949 to 1971, Deacon led groundbreaking research on ocean circulation, notably the Antarctic Circumpolar Current. His scientific writings, while not literary in the traditional sense, left a lasting legacy in the field. Honored as a Fellow of the Royal Society and knighted for his contributions, Deacon’s life was a testament to curiosity, resilience, and the pursuit of knowledge—qualities that continue to inspire scientists today.