Science and Society
Society's image of science and scientists as well as the public's misunderstanding and often fascination with science clearly demonstrate the influence science and society have on each other. Certain stereotypical images created by the media and instilled in the public's minds have surrounded scientists for years. These images influence the way people think about science as well as the way scientists think about themselves and others. Science has also separated itself from the general population when it comes to knowledge. The common individual knows very little about science as compared to scientists. This has a tremendous impact on the way the public views and respects science. This "gap" in understanding also influences the way scientists work and act. The film, The Man in the White Suit, directed by Alexander Mackendrick, and the book Making Science out Own: Public Images of Science 1910-1955, by Marcel LaFollette, both demonstrate the relationship between science and society. In Making Science out Own: Public Images of Science 1910-1955, Marcel LaFollette addresses the image of the scientist. One characteristic in particular was the typical persistency of scientists. LaFollette describe the i
Works CitedLaFollette, Marcel. He did not let anything get in his way. This demonstrates her fascination of science. I do not agree with the idea of a scientist who dedicates his life and all of his time to science as being ideal. The film The Man In The White Suit, directed by Alexander Mackendrick, and Making Science out Own: Public Images of Science 1910-1955, by Marcel LaFollette, both deal with this relationship. This resulted in a major disapproval of his new invention by society. This is a clear demonstration of how society can be narrow-minded and interfere with science. Scientists are "in constant conflict with the slow tempo of the world" (LaFollette 4). A scientist who thinks only about science is likely to lose focus and enjoyment as well as productivity. Due to the "gap", the public often does not fully understand what the scientists are talking about and cannot voice its opinion. We as a culture must be conscious of the influence of science. Scientists are always being represented as geniuses and therefore act as if they know everything. The workers wanted to control the progress of science.
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