Questions for asl on topic science and future
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ASL Questions and answers on Science and Future
1. Is Science good or bad for mankind?
Answer: Science and technology, like fire can either cook man’s food or cook the man himself. Nothing is harmful until it is used with harmful intentions. Similarly science in itself is not disastrous. It is the ill and inhumane use that makes it so. Alfred Nobel, one of the most renowned scientists was criticized so much when he invented dynamite. However, later on when it was used to clear mountains and rocks while making roads across rough, mountainous terrains, his invention was highly praised.
2. How can science be used only for the welfare of mankind?
Answer: Science has the potential to solve all of man’s problems and challenges provided it is put to right use. But this potential is not being explored. Man is busy misusing science in destructive tasks. For example, our planet earth has so much of Uranium, Thorium, Plutonium, etc. that if used optimally, abundant power can be generated for all the people living in all the countries of the planet. The sad thing is man’s focus is on creating deadly nuclear weapons out of these wonderful resources given to him by beneficent Nature.
Similarly, all the problems pertaining to pollution, environmental degradation, etc. can be solved using science and technology. All the cities of the world can be converted into smart cities using science and technology; all the vehicles that emit toxic gases can be converted into zero emission vehicles using science and technology; all the sewage, garbage, effluents, toxic fumes coming out of chimneys can be turned into non-polluting substances using the power of science.
3. How can man be encouraged to use science positively?
Answer: By teaching him science ethics and developing his morals and character. Before teaching children science, they should be taught how to use science for the service of mankind.