SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY AND SOCIETY AND THE HUMAN...

SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY AND SOCIETY AND
THE HUMAN CONDITION
INTRODUCTION
Science is developed from the need of understanding the natural phenomena. It is
a set of complex theories and ideas based on observing, testing, analyzing and then
presenting phenomena. Scientist have developed several techniques to achieve this.
The general process that has been formulated is known as the scientific method.
The scientific knowledge accumulated over the years has helped man to apply
rationale and logic to everyday life as well. It has proved several superstitions and blind
beliefs as wrong. The most important part of application of science is technology.
IMPORTANCE OF SCIENCE IN OUR DAILY LIFE
Science is very essential in our daily. We use science in day to day life. We make up
and use paste and brush which both are given by science. We use science in cooking,
eating, clothing etc. Baking involves basic knowledge of science and baking machines
such as oven, microwave are endowments of science.
Can you imagine your life without electricity? If no, then u must know that electricity is
also given by science. Examples of use of science in everyday life are as follows-
 We use cars, bike or bicycles to go from one place to another, these all are
inventions of science.
 We use soaps, these are also given by science
 We use LPG gas, stove etc. for cooking, these all given by science
 Even the house in which we live is a product of science.
 The iron which we use to iron our cloths is an invention of science even the
cloths we wear are given by science.

USES OF SCIENCE IN DIFFERENT FIELDS
AGRICULTURE - In the field of agriculture, science has made its mark by contributing so
much. In present days machines are available even for sowing the
seeds on fields. Tractor, thresher, drip irrigation system, sprinkler
irrigation system etc. all are given by science. All fertilizers are also
given by chemical science.
MEDICINE - The medical field is based entirely on usage of science. All the drugs are
given by medicinal chemistry. Tools used in the medical field are also given
by science. Machines such as stretchers, ECG machine s, MRI machines
even injections are invented by science.

TRANSPORTATION - all vehicles are invention of science. Science has made the world
a small place. You can reach from Kashmir to Kanyakumari in just few
hours. Cycle, scooter, cars, aircrafts etc. all are inventions of science. We
can transport goods easily and faster by the use of machines given by
science.
COMMUNICATION - Science has made the world very small. You can talk to anyone
anywhere in fraction of seconds. Telephones, mobile phones etc. all are the
inventions of science. All these medium of communications are available at
very low costs as well. So all are reach of common man. Science has
made is very easy and cheap to talk to someone using a mobile phone.