Blessings of Science
Once upon a time man had to bend his knees before
the might of nature. Today he commands nature. The moon, the planets and the
stars are no longer far away. The depths of the ocean, the highest mountains
and the coldest places have been conquered.
Ours is an age of Internet, E-Mail, Websites,
Mobile phones, Supercomputers, Information Superhighway, Space shuttles, Guided
missiles, etc. Science has revolutionised every aspect of the present-day
civilization, beyond all comprehension.
One of the great contributions of modern science is
that it has made our life easy, comfortable, luxurious and least burdensome.
All kinds of manual works are being replaced by machines or computer controlled
machinery.
Today work is a matter of pressing buttons and
controlling the whole process from air-conditioned rooms. Science has not only
made our life easy but has also profoundly improved our standard of living.
Shabbily built wooden houses are being replaced by well-furnished modern flats.
The usual household chores such as, sweeping,
washing, cleaning, cooking, etc., are no longer time consuming endeavours,
Washing machines, vacuum cleaners, micro-ovens, cars, PCs , TVs, VCRs, digital
receivers, air coolers, air condition facilities, etc., are not only possessed
by the rich, but also by most average middle-class families. Science has
brought in tremendous improvements in people’s standard of living.
Another major contribution of science has been in
the field of health and medical care. Once upon a time hundreds perished as a
result of incurable diseases and ailments. Today except for few diseases such
as, Cancer and Aids, everything else is curable.
Ours is an age of heart transplants, brain
operations, pinhole surgeries and test-tube babies. Science has also
revolutionised the fields of agriculture and food production. H.Y.V. seeds
(High yielding varieties), better pesticides and excellent fertilizers
developed by the scientists have increased our food production and brought
green in our country.
Science has also changed the very face of our
travel and communication. Travel was once upon a time dreaded upon. Today it is
a pleasure. Today it is faster, comfortable and luxurious. Communication has
taken a leap.
Distance is no longer a barrier. Television and
Internet have made our world a small place to live in. Events taking place
thousands of miles away can be watched live sitting in our living rooms. Today
one need not cross borders to watch International matches and ‘World Cups’.
They are available at doorstep at the click of a
switch. The blessings of modern science are also clearly visible in the fields
of industry, power generation, space exploration, defence, entertainment,
trade, etc.
Huge machineries, nuclear power stations,
supercomputers, remote-controlled fighter planes, supersonic jets, mighty
ships, sharp radars, long-range missiles, rockets, satellites, space shuttles,
etc. are the products of modern science.
Thus, we can say that science has totally changed
the very face of our existence. It has not merely improved but revolutionised
our style of living, working, travel, communication, medical care, industries,
agriculture and our entire economy.
Our present-day civilization is indeed a gift of
the modern science. However, this same science can be used for the destruction
and end of mankind. It is a great tool in our hands which can be twisted to
suit us or to harm us. It all depends on how we use it.
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