Science:
Unknown
Externalities
Within the process of progress through discovery lie unknown externalities. This concept is never more evident than in the world of science. Commonly, science does not consider the full effects of its discoveries during the search for scientific truths. This omission of responsibility could be attributed to the assumption that science is only responsible for finding the truth, and not what the truth means. Additionally, science itself cannot possibly know the full impact of its own discoveries until viewing the results in hindsight.
In the internet site, we have explored both the positive and negative effects of discovery in four aspects of science. To inquire about these aspects, click on a topic below: