Blessings of Science

Blessings of Science

Basic Points:
I. Science and Human’s Nature.(Para. 1,2)  

II. Revolution, religion & fields of science. (Para.3,4)  

III. Medicine & Transport . (Para 5,6 ) 

IV. Communication , Commerce (Para 7,8) 

V. Other fields, banes and conclusion (Para 9,10 11)

    Science is an intellectual and practical activity, encompassing the systematic study of nature. It is based on unbiased observation and continuous experimentation. It is a persistent pursuit of knowledge and a way to channelize our curiosities. It reveals sheer truth and bare realities of the universal and natural systems. It has proved to be a true benefactor of mankind. It not only has changed our lives but has also modified our way of thinking.

“The whole of science is nothing more than the refinement of everyday thinking.”        -

Albert Einstein

     

    Ever since man has begun to observe, think and reason, he has been wondering about the world around him. It is his innate quality to explore the new horizons of nature to satiate his unquenched thirst for knowledge. Therefore, he has made several attempts to explore nature and utilize his efforts for the betterment of the mankind.  This journey from ignorance to knowledge has become possible due to science.

                                      “Science is the topography of ignorance. “              

     -Oliver Wendell Holmes

   Today, the world has been revolutionized by the blessings of science. We are better able to explain the happenings which used to be considered strange and mysterious. We have deciphered the mystery of the atom. By the knowledge of science, the simplest school boy is now familiar with the truths for which Archimedes would have sacrificed his life. Moreover, it has proved itself as a rational basis of metaphysics of religion.

                          “The more I study science, the more I believe in God.” 

             

     -Albert Einstein

    Nowadays, most of our daily work owe to science and technology. We have also made unmatched progress in the fields like medicine, transport, communication, technology, industry, commerce, agriculture, construction and education. Above all, it has helped us to overcome superstitious beliefs and betterment of our attitude on individual as well as collective 

                          “Science is beautiful gift to humanity. We should not distort it.”       

-A.P.J. Abdul Kalam

  

   The ailments which once used to be incurable are being treated by Integrated Disease Management (IDM). The discovery of causative agents of several diseases has helped us to prevent them.Modern vaccination techniques have been developed by the scientists to prevent viral and bacterial diseases like poliomyelitis, scarlet fever, whooping cough, tuberculosis and diphtheria. Smallpox has been eradicated from the world.  Better diagnostic methods like X-Ray method, ultrasound, E.C.G, E.E.G etc. have been developed. Many maladies can be cured by using antibiotics and other synthetic drugs. The life expectancy of human beings has been 

                  “Medicine is the science of uncertainty and an art of probability.”   

 - Sir William Osler

   Science has thoroughly revolutionized the means of transportation and communication. Man who had to travel long distances on foot, in past, can now cover the distance of thousands of miles in few hours.  Today, bullock carts, horses, horse drawn carriages, gigs etc. have been replaced by luxury cars and motorbikes. Global Positioning System is being used for navigation. Buses and airplanes are being used for travelling. Above all, travelling is no more an adversity as it has become reliable, easy and a source of pleasure due to 

                        “The science of today is the technology of tomorrow.”                 

   -Edward Teller

  Technology has provided us with new means of communication, information and entertainment. The world has become a global village. Today, unlike past, we have smart phones, computers, smart watches and many more. Above all, around 40% of the world population has an internet connection. Internet is full of bundles of information which can be accessed by any smart phone. Television in its modified form, smart TV, is being used all over the world. Now man can enjoy any sort of extravaganza (entertainment) without any restriction of place or time.

                                                   “Art is I; Science is we.”                                        

    -Claude Bernard  

  

  Science has also changed the world of commerce. Online Banking and shopping is very common these days. The industrial progress due to use of machines and robotics is apparent. It includes chemical, textile and food industries. Better methods for the preservation and production of food have been developed. Today, Man has discovered the composition of Earth crust. On the other hand, he has gathered much information about the expanding  

         

                                         “Science is organized knowledge.”                          

        -Herbert Spencer

  Today, science has improved the way of building houses. Concrete and metal is being used to build bridges, buildings and roads. Agricultural life has also been changed. Moreover, acquisition of education has become easier. Better printing and online study have proved very useful for students. Media owes its existence due to science.

                                          “Time is short; science is infinite.”                                    

     -Thomas Hardy

   Despite of all its boons, it has some banes also. Waste products of many industries and auto mobiles cause several types of pollution. Mass destructive weapons have been made which may prove a threat to the survival of man on the planet. It is also one of the causes of materialism and liberalism. But I believe 

                    “There is nothing either good or bad, but thinking makes it so.”               
                                                                -William Shakespeare

       In a bird’s eye view, science is a great blessing which has proved to be useful in all the fields of life. This age of science and technology is different from the age of ignorance and unknowingness.  Science has enlightened us spiritually as it has broadened our views and outlook.  Therefore, we can conclude that science is a double edged sword or a mixed blessing. It will respond in a way we deal with it.