1. Why is there an idea that science is dangerous within the human culture?

Do you agree on this

idea and what are your basis for agreeing or disagreeing?

Science is deemed to be dangerous by society due to the ‘ethical issues’ it encompasses. The
notion of science negatively impacting our spiritual values, moral norms, and environment causes
people to fear and distrust it. Personally, I don’t agree with this idea. Unlike traditional people who
interchangeably see science and technology as a threat to society’s stability, I see Science as very
beneficial. It is thanks to science that we can access a better understanding of the world – improving our
standards of living and opening our eyes to the impending risks brought by our actions. It allows us to
innovate current technologies, increase fundamental knowledge, edify human existence, and the like.

However, dangers do happen, but only when science is practiced in a wrong manner and/or
with bad intentions – i.e. research misconduct, prescribing medications with inadequate testing studies
for profit, and dropping bombs to win a war. Conducting experiments with unknown variables and
results (mimicking black holes, attempting to time travel, etc.) also poses a high risk to humanity since
no one knows how to resolve its possible consequences.

Overall, science is advantageous and highly valuable, but it can be used as an instrument for evil.
Scientists do their job of sharing new knowledge with the world, but we are the ones who decide on
how to use it – for better or for worse.

2. Why do you think Wolpert believed that scientific innovation does not outstrip our social and
moral codes?

Wolpert believes that, unlike technology, science has no moral or ethical value. It is merely a
body of knowledge and process concerning the world we live in, classified as neither good nor bad.
Because of its unpredictable nature, it is impossible to foresee what may be found or how these findings
may be used. The social and technical repercussions of scientists' present research are difficult to
anticipate. This is when ethical issues may arise - upon application of technology. In the same manner,
problems can arise in performing actual scientific experiments (i.e., genetically modified foods, gene
cloning, and nuclear reactions). However, this does not surpass nor disregard social and moral codes of
humanity. Scientists are obliged to improve understanding of the natural world and publicize the
implications, technical applications, and assessment of their discovery's reliability. Scientific
knowledge/innovation is classified as good or bad depending on how people will use it.

3. As a tertiary student, do you need to learn more about science? Why?

Without any doubt, my answer is yes. Aside from the fact that it is a requirement for us to study
science to pass our courses, it teaches us how to improve our analytical skills, combat possible
problems, and discover more about the world we live in. It makes us innovative and teaches us that
there is no limit to knowledge and discoveries. Moreover, I believe that one can only solve something
when she understands the whole idea of the concept and where it is coming from. As a student who
aims to get a degree and use it for the betterment of our country, I need to learn more about how our
world works to help in the advancement of our technology, improve living standards, and unlock the
mysteries of the universe.