Uses and abuses of Science
Essay for Class 8th
Science has made our lives comfortable and convenient in so many ways. It has enabled us to save time in all aspects of our lives, from cooking to washing, travelling and communicating. It has made the world smaller and more accessible to us. Science seems to have conquered time and distance.
It is because of science that we are able to cope better with illnesses today. This has made our lives easier and increased our lifespan. In fact, there is no area of modem life in which science has not made an impact.
Almost every day, either new inventions are being reported or existing ones are being improved upon. They are being made faster, safer and even more efficient.
Besides the advantages, there are also some disadvantages of science. The race to develop the most lethal and advanced weapons and bombs like nuclear bombs can lead to total destruction of mankind. We have become too dependent on machines. We do minimal manual or physical work, which is not only making us less capable of doing work manually but also taking a toll on our health. World has certainly become a global village but ironically we are becoming less social. We may watch
TV or chat with friends over mobile or Internet but we hardly have time for our family members, any social gatherings or to visit any social club. Modem technology used in industries and transportation is leading to depletion of natural resources and has also increased the level of pollution.