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Malalag National Highschool

Senior Highschool Department
Municipality of Maitum, Division of Sarangani
Region XII

How Science Cures and Endangers

I. Introduction

if u think of it, science cures a disease it first created. It answers what it first
question and it kills what it first discovered. To say that science is the key to our future is
most likely citing a cliché. As we all know, we live in a technologically advanced era that
is always evolving. Making the case that science and technology have had a significant
impact on our lives. This discussion will solely focus on the effects of science (pros and
cons) on a society hence, the rational of this paper.
Technology uses science to solve problems, and science uses technology to
make new discoveries thus, the technology is the application of science. As we know by
discovering science, scientists are able to produce something that can drastically
increase the quality of life. Science has brought many unique benefits to humanity (e.g.,
the vast progress made in the field of medicine has made it possible to extend our life
expectancy. In transportation, railways, modern liners, jets and motor vehicles have
made our lives more comfortable). However, science and technology also have
disadvantages. The danger that constantly lurks behind science is the fact that it can be
easily misused and abused, quote unquote “A double Edged Sword”

II. NEED
In line with this, the fault lies not in science, but rather in the intention of man to
abuse the discoveries of science. Thus, leads to the objective of this concept; To raise
awareness about the possible misuse and abuse of science and technology (How
Science Cure and Endanger) for the audience.

III. Background

Science is a system of activities which seek to describe, understand, and predict natural
phenomena in terms of a cumulative body of experimentally verifiable laws, principles,
and theories. It is usually classified into the basic sciences (biology, chemistry, physics,
mathematics, and the earth sciences) and applied sciences (agricultural sciences,
engineering sciences, and the health sciences). The core activity of science consists of
research and development. Research aims to acquire new knowledge. Development,
on the other hand, involves the transformation of research findings into prototype
inventions of new materials, devices, and processes.

Technology is a system of hardware (tools, equipment, machines, materials) and

software (processes, techniques, organization, and management) which are used to
produce and distribute goods and services. The core activity of technology is
technological innovation which seeks to transform the prototype inventions of research
and development into a commercial product or process. Technological innovation
comprises the following chain of activities: pre-investment studies, investment decision,
engineering design, tooling and construction of manufacturing facilities, manufacturing
start-up, and marketing set-up. A usual Indicator of technological development, which is
somewhat narrow in scope, is the number of patents.

IV. Project Description

PROJECT SUMMARY/ Outline

This project will be done with the implementation of
1. Information, education and communication (IEC) program entitled “How
science cure and endangers”

A. the Resource Speakers will be

a. Scientists
b. Doctors
This program will have
 B. IEC activities about the awareness of misuse and abuse of science and
technology

V. SUPPORT AND BUDGET/ Outline

1. The role of the Scientists on preventing misuse of science and technology

A.  This statement presents principles to guide individual scientists and local

scientific communities that may wish to define a code of conduct for their own use.
These principles represent fundamental issues that should be taken into account when
formulating codes of conduct. They are not intended to be a comprehensive list of
considerations.

a. Awareness. Scientists have an obligation to do no harm. They should always

take into consideration the reasonably foreseeable consequences of their own
activities. They should therefore:
• always bear in mind the potential consequences – possibly harmful – of their
research and recognize that individual good conscience does not justify ignoring
the possible misuse of their scientific endeavour;
• refuse to undertake research that has only harmful consequences for
humankind.
b. Safety and Security. Scientists working with agents such as pathogenic
organisms or dangerous toxins have a responsibility to use good, safe and
secure laboratory procedures, whether codified by law or common practice.
c. Education and Information. Scientists should be aware of, disseminate
information about and teach national and international laws and regulations, as
well as policies and principles aimed at preventing the misuse of biological
research.
d. Accountability. Scientists who become aware of activities that violate the
Biological and Toxin Weapons Convention or international customary law should
raise their concerns with appropriate people, authorities and agencies.
 2. The Role of the Government

A. Giving explicit attention to Science and Technology

B. Providing an adequate technological infrastructure for Research and IEC
program, and;
C. Providing Budget for IEC program

Reference:

[1] https://sciencecouncil.org/about-science/our-definition-of-science/

[2] https://www.pnas.org/content/115/50/12624

[3] http://worldacademy.org/trieste-forum/march-2013

[4] https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lancet/article/PIIS0140-6736(07)60507-8/fulltext