The Advantages and Disadvantages of Science.

We used to think that science has been a tremendous help to us, but for every benefit that we obtain, we are presented with new problems. By discovering the secret of science, scientists are able to create something which can improve the quality of our lives immeasurably; for example, computers, telephones, televisions, airplanes and the list goes on. With the discovery of these inventions, men can fulfill their aspirations much more easily. Take for instance space exploration. Space exploration is unheard of in our forefathers time. But in todays world everything is possible. Science is organized knowledge and it is the systematic classification of experience. We used to think that science has been a tremendous help to us, but for every benefit that we obtain, we are presented with new problems. Science is mans only hope against diseases. Without the inventions of science and the unending efforts of scientists, many sickness and diseases like malaria, diabetes, hepatitis and many others which were considered as incurable sicknesses and diseases in the past would never be conquered. Countless drugs and medications have been made to tackle those sicknesses and diseases. In other words, mans chances of survival are certainly much better today because of the development of science. Many diseases are curable due to the advancement in the medicines.

As we know, science has been a great help to a country. It can turn a small, poor country to a progressive one; for instance Japan. The quality and quantity of agricultural production can be expected to improve. Therefore, problems like shortages of food should hardly occur, if not all. Genetic engineering occurs in the crops so that they can produce more crops so that they can fulfill the need of the population. Planes make traveling easier and faster.

On the other hand, scientists are not concerned whether a question is right or wrong. They are only interested in results. Consequently, many problems have surfaced pollution, for example. Huge amounts of carbon monoxide are being emitted by vehicles daily, chemical surplus are dumped into the sea, gases released by factories and so on and so forth. Vehicles ratio are high which cause noise pollution which may cause the complete retardation. Science equipment is vital for measurements, experiments, design, and maintenance. Moreover, due to the development of science, nuclear weapons have been developed and used in warfare. As a result, millions of lives were lost unnecessarily, for instance the war in Iraq. In this scenario, it is evident that science can cause destruction not only to buildings but also to the lives of the people. War survivors will always have the image of fallen buildings and dead people etched in their minds as they struggle to rebuild their lives.

Based on the points given above, it is clear that science can bring benefits as well as problems to us. So, we people especially the scientists must handle scientific inventions with utmost care, otherwise the whole world will suffer. Man has gained knowledge in the field of science but due to the lack of wisdom, he is misusing this knowledge. Science may have found a cure for most evils; but is has found no remedy for the worst of them all - the apathy of human beings. (Helen Keller)

Name: MATEEN ABDUR RAB CLASS: B.S (2nd Year) Major Department: Statistics Assignment: Advantages and disadvantages of science Submitted to: Sir Farhan Raja