Science blessing
In the early stages of civilization, man used to be scared of the natural forces like thunder, storm and lightning. He used to worship every object of nature like sky, earth, trees, air, sun and moon and even animals were worshipped. It was because man could not understand the natural phenomena1. He was, dependent on nature. Today, man has increased his knowledge and so has his power. The moon and other objects no longer fills man with fear. The earth has few secrets that are not known to man till date. How this tremendous change has come about?Scientific studies have revolutionized everything. Electricity is one of the many gifts of scientific invention. All one has to do is to press a button and the room gets brightened up, the fans give refreshing air, an air conditioner turns the room into a hill resort. Various kinds of machines are run by electricity: room-heaters, ovens cooking ranges and several other household appliances. Big industrial units and factories which produce countless things of our daily use are run on electricity. Advancement in the field of medical sciences has reduced the rate of mortality. Today, many diseases like cholera, small-pox and even tuberculosis are eas
Wireless is indeed a wonderful means of communication. Long distances can be covered by aero planes, and fast moving trains, cars, buses, trams and scooters have contributed to making man so much more mobile. So, should we do away with science and its discoveries and inventions? If science has made wars dangerous, it is not the fault of science as such. Electronic machines and computers have made thousands of men jobless and independent on them. The memory of Hiroshima and Nagasaki has not faded. Man today is secondary to the machines. Therefore, the possibility 'of the Third World War is increasing. Similarly, science can be used by man either for his welfare, or for the destruction of his fellow beings. The effects of atom bombs dropped on those areas can Still be seen among the children of those who survived. Traveling has become fast, safe and comfortable. ily curable with the help of medicines. Science has also made life more interesting and exciting. But this is only one side of the picture. Science technology which has blessed mankind can be a curse also if not used sensibly. Discovery of antibiotics has made the cure of infectious diseases very easy.
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