Science – A menace to society?

Despite the technology advancement that has improved the quality of our lives, some people claim that science is a menace to the society because they feel that science has not created much of difference in their lives. I feel that this is because those people do not cherish what they have and always think that the grass is greener on the other side. If they get a chance to experience life in the past, they would definitely realise that the life nowadays is much better. Hence, it is incorrect to say that science is a menace to society.

Firstly, people say that science had not made any significant improvements on our lives. However, the statement does not stand because technology advancements allowed farmers to increase their production rate, hence resulting in the abundance of food which we have in the modern world, compared to the past when people suffered from famine. Furthermore, science has also allowed us to store our food when we cannot finish them and also provided more hygienic food for us. After the refrigerator was invented, we no longer have to throw our leftover food away, while feeling that it is rather wasteful. The use of pesticide allowed us to enjoy fruits which are not infested by insects and worms. Thus, science provided us food which is fresh and widely abundant, which can be stored when we are unable to consume then in one day. The advancement of agricultural technology has also lengthened our lifespan due to the improvement in hygiene.

Secondly, science has left the hard labour done by peasants and animals for machines to do. Hence, this helps to save the Earth’s resources as machines can be turned on and off anytime without consuming food regularly. For example, people use horses to pull their carts in the past, and use vehicles for transport now, which is not only saves time, but also saves money. Imagine every household in America owning two horses instead of a car, I think it would be very likely to cause problems to the society as we have to cater to the needs of these animals. Hence, science has not only created a better living environment for us, it is also saving the Earth in its way, just that we do not realise it.

Next, science has also shrunk the world. It has become much more convenient for people to travel to another country, and we are also updated on the world’s most recent news simply by surfing the internet at home. We can inform our family members or friends immediately if there are any urgent matters, especially during a crisis. For example, when there is a disaster, warning systems can inform us that we are in danger, such as in a case of a tsunami. Hence, people can evacuate in time and lives could be saved. Thus, there would be less grief for the victims while reducing the problem of pollution in the sea at the same time. If science has given us such a great convenience such that we can know what we want in an instant in what way is it a menace to the society?

In conclusion, science has improved our lives significantly, but poses a threat to our lives at the same time. This is often due to the abusage of technology such as developing new military weapons of mass destruction. However, these problems can be prevented. Therefore, as long as we are able to use technology wisely, there is no reason why science is a menace to the society.