Is Science a Menace to Civilisation?

Albert Eintein once remarked that "science is nothing more than the refinement of everyday thinking." Indeed, science is the systematic recollection and study of the observations man has made about nature. Scientists not only test out hypotheses to predict how certain things behave, but also apply the knowledge that they have accumulated for the good of mankind. Modern technology has greatly improved our standard of living. Without science, we are cavemen; therefore it is ironic to condemn science as a threat to civilisation.

Advances in medical technology have saved many lives. New research has brought about cures for previously untreatable ailments. Vaccination has protected people from becoming infected by certain diseases, like polio and smallpox, and thus limiting the spread of diseases. Furthermore, early detection of chronic illnesses such as cancer increases the chance of survival. Even when science fails to cure a patient, especially in the case of AIDS, it can still prolong his life with drugs that slow down the growth of viruses. Although there may be concerns regarding medical ethics, the fact remains that strict regulations are in place and medical science has well served its purpose to improve health, hence we should be thankful for it.

With the birth of information technology in the late 20th century, we have enjoyed greater convenience. While mobile phones let us contact people from afar, the Internet has allowed us to communicate with one another across geographical boundaries at a cheaper cost. Rather than writing manually or using a typewriter, the word processor enables us to make corrections more easily and even checks for spelling or grammatical errors.

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