Science A Blessing or A Curse

Shakespeare believed that there is nothing either good or bad, but thinking makes it so. However, 21st century is the age of science and technology. Science has brought too many magnificent discoveries and innovations. Still the development, research, inventions and discoveries are going on at a very fast pace. Science has benefited humanity in an unparalleled way by its wonderful progress and development.

Science touches our life at every point, as a big boon and blessing. It has helped us to conquer space as well as time. Very fast and reliable means of transport and communication has brought people closer. Science has also helped man to step on the moon and explore the outer space. Numerous fatal diseases are now controlled and eradicated. Researches in the fields of agriculture, irrigation and water-management have helped in developing new variety of fertilizers, seeds, insecticides, pesticides and effective means of water conservation.

With the dawn of scientific era, the use of computers has further transformed our life and work. Moreover, countries have come closer and separation has been eliminated. Science has united the world and reduced differences in outlook and thinking. By eliminating superstitions and blind beliefs, modern science has brought about scientific temperament in man.

With continuous scientific expansion, the day is not far off when humans will have their colonies on the moon. Science has achieved great heights and assures to achieve more in the coming time. It has tamed forces of nature, get rid of many deadly diseases, given us food, clothing, etc. It has even pushed further the threats of death and has increased the average life of man.

Science and technology has brought tremendous progress in the fields of industry and trade. The new economic order safeguards a great industrial progress, globalization, expansion and liberalization among the nations. The quality of life and standard of living, in various underdeveloped and developing counties, have improved. Thus, the contribution of science in the advancement of human life has been great and significant. The boons and blessings of science assure us further consolidation of human equality, fraternity and liberty.

As science has been a boon and blessing in certain fields, it has also proved a curse and bane. It has produced many dangerous and destructive weapons like atom bombs, hydrogen bombs and missiles. The nuclear, chemical and biological weapons are still more devastating. These weapons can be used to cause global destruction. However, the huge sum of money spent on the dangerous researches exceeds the amount of money being spent on developing technologies for new energy resources, raising agricultural productivity, improving human health, controlling pollution, etc.

It is man who is ultimately responsible for turning science into a curse instead of a blessing. By itself, science can be said to be a blessing, boon or a jackpot. The misery and cures are brought about by wrong intentions of man.

No doubt, science and technology has taken massive steps in recent years, but it has disturbed human life up to great extent. Human values are given less importance and man has become more selfish, harsh, violent and destructive. Let us hope that eventually, science is used more and more for the benefit of humanity.