Role of Scientists

The phenomenal progress of Science has broughtinternet have made the entire world aware of latest
about a revolution of development and prosperity intechnology - information and news. It is possible to
the modern age. Mankind is today living an entirelycreate public opinion at the same time through video
different life to what our forefathers used to live.- conferencing. Man has begun to use his knowledge
The outlook of humanity has changed. Science hasof Science for peaceful purposes. It is wished that
proved to be a great achievement for humanity andscience will enable man to remove horros of war
it has come to relieve mankind from all sufferings,completely from the mind of humanity.
pains, poverty and diseases. It is serving humanity inIn spite of all contributions of Science towards
all walks of life. However, Science has also donewelfare of mankind, there are various disadvantages
great disservice to mankind in the field of armamentsof Science. In many industries, human labour has
and destructive effects of war.been replaced by advanced machines, thereby leading
Science has helped man to increase production into unemployment. Often there are instances of
various ways. Science has helped in growing textileleakage of poisonous gases from factories either due
and paper industries, sugar and fertilizer industries.to technical snag or human error. But it is mankind
Countries which are industrially advanced are mostthat is affected. Science has given atom bombs
powerful and rich today. Rapid industrialization of awhich make the entire mankind live in a constant fear
country is the slogan of humanity. Without Science,of destruction and misery. Limitation of Science does
we cannot grow enough for feeding the increasingnot teach when to use the atom for curing purposes
population. Extensive and intensive agriculture hasor when to kill with it. Threat of universal destruction
been made possible by Science as a boon to thealways hangs over human being.
entire humanity. New agricultural machines andAnother losing aspect of humanity due to Science is
disease resistant varieties of seeds are some of theits spirit. Science has made man to forget the spirit. It
contributions to agricultural sector. The deserts ofis the root cause of all evils. With its breath - taking
yesterday have been converted into major granariesdiscoveries and inventions day - by -day, and with a
of the world today by Science.promise of nothing for the spirit, man no longer cares
For humanity, time and distance have no sensefor the development and upliftment of his spirit. Man
today. Science has made man to cancer distanceshas lost faith in religion. Religion is decaying along with
within seconds and minutes. The world has gotsad plight of our art and culture. Science has made
narrowed down to a global. Highly advanced industrialthe man of modern humanity a moral dwarf. Science
economy has replaced the self-sufficient villagehas no power to uplift man and inspire him with noble
economy thus making a change in every walk of life.ideas. Truly Science has given power but not wisdom.
If the scientists provide the technical know - how toScientists all over the world should be encouraged to
underdeveloped countries of the world in respect ofcarry on such research programmes through which
development in various fields, then definitely it will bethey can promote welfare and prosperity of mankind
a great service to entire man kind.and save it from complete extinction due to adverse
Science has made human beings reach other planetsimpact of nuclear energy etc. Modern scientists
and conduct research work there. Various satellitesshould take it as their responsibility to divert the use
made by man are moving around the earth. Man hasof nuclear energy into channels which would make
landed on the moon. Science has given humanity verythis world a safer place and better life for human
effective means of propaganda. Powerful means ofbeing to live.
communication like television, radio, the cinema and