Science Almighty

[chaichilaquiles]

Just an interesting article on something I have been thinking about recently. I definately respect science- as I respect religion and while both have good intentions once you add the human element they both can be abused. "Science says..." or "studies show..." might be someday the "Almighty Science". But I hope to write more on the idea later. For

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[cknk]

I don't get the connection that article made between science and technology. Certainly I don't know or understand the science behind how my car drives, but I can still drive my car. Knowledge of a technology is not necessary for its use.

But then that doesn't seem to be the connection he's making. He seems to be saying not that they can't use the technology but that they shouldn't, morally, because somehow they are unworthy of it for not agreeing with the science behind it. That's crazy.

There are lots of people now who do seem to be rejecting science, including useful technologies. A lot of people into "natural birth" reject a lot of science. Then there's all those things like microwaves, cell phones, wireless internet or even windmills where lots of people are sure they must be causing all sorts of damage and the science in inconclusive so people want to error on the side of safety. And I never know what to think of those.

[chaichilaquiles]

Right, that science isn't a "buffet" from which you can pick and choose.... which I find hilarious because I heard that VERY SAME ARGUMENT made in strict religious circles... where you have to swallow what you like with what you don't like or else you are not Christian/Muslim/etc.
It definately has the "if you are not with us you are against us" vibe.
I think we have come a long way science wise, but we have a long way to go--- science is limited by our own minds- there is so much out there that we don't understand, we don't comprehend, we don't have the tools even to discover- scientifically or biologically to uncover hidden things.
And beyond that... I feel like religion/spirituality in its unadulturated form really has something that we as human beings need--- I think that science and religion can live in complete and utter harmony. I think they are both necessary.

[hashishinahooka]

Yeah, I think with science, it's best to wait until a theory has been tested over and over until there is conclusive evidence. Studies contradict each other because of human error, but a lot of people will jump on board right away. I do it too. Then another study comes along and debunks the previous one.

I think it's important for people to make educated decisions about what to pick and choose in science. There are certain things that, imo, can't be denied. Stuff we haven't completely figured out yet? Still up for debate.

[hashishinahooka]

I don't think of "natural birth" movements as rejecting science. They are more questioning procedure. There are procedures at hospitals that some women don't find helpful, and some find downright harmful.

[hashishinahooka]

I think the science community is like the religious community. Most people are moderate. The problem is the fanatical minority who always eclipses everyone else and makes it seem like science/religion is this being, scary negative force. Rawr.