Science is an enemy of Man

It has invariably been argued over the years that science is a big problem for mankind. So much so that some people have even gone so far as branding it an enemy of Man. So, it is true? And if science really is an enemy of man, then how? This essay will discuss the various problems science has presented mankind with, and how these problems have burgeoned to the point that science is now called an enemy of man.

The first effect science has in on the physical wellbeing of mankind. With the advent of technology, and various gadgets that store information, man has started to forget. Take the example of mobile phones. Today, mobile phones store large amounts of data including contact details of all relatives, friends, and acquaintances. Earlier, people used to memorize the contact details of other people, and this kept the mind in immaculate condition. With the amount of technology to bear the weight off the mind today, many people have started having memory problems.

Science may be beneficial, but it also has a lot of other effects on the earth. Research and technology lead to exorbitant amounts of pollution to be released in the atmosphere. Cars, automobiles, and airplanes have all led to a drastic increase in the amount of smoke pollution in the environment with factories, and chemical industries also contributing. Science is a good thing, but when people take advantage of it, and slide off their rockers, that leads to major problems.

Budget is also a concern when it comes to science. Research requires a lot of money, and most of this money is provided by governments. Money is devoted for good things like the development of cures and vaccines, but money is also devoted to the pointless production of guns and other weapons of mass destruction. Every moment, scientists are working toward developing a more lethal weapon that would effectively wipeout the world. The funneling of all this money into research means that other issues like poverty and homelessness do not get the money they deserve, which is why there are still so many poor and destitute people in this world.

Therefore, looking at the above points, it can be seen that science is an enemy of man among various counts. With the increased spending on research and technology, there has been little money left for development, infrastructure, and general wellbeing, not to mention the exponential growth in pollution due to science and technology.

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Population and Overpopulation

The population of every country is a very important asset. However, as they say, too much of a thing is harmful, and similarly if a country is prone to overpopulation, a great deal of problems result from it. Pakistan is in a similar predicament. With the exponential explosion in population in recent years, Pakistan is suffering a great deal. No matter how the politicians spin the advantages of having more people around, the scarce resources of Pakistan simply cannot handle any more bursts in population.

The first major problem that arises from overpopulation is having more mouths to feed, and such a scenario is potentially devastating for a developing nation. As of 2013, the total population of Pakistan stands at around 185-190 million people which is a lot more than the resources of the country can handle. Although Pakistan has a lot of area to accommodate these people, the thinking of people doesn’t work that way. People tend to cluster in the urban areas of the country which leads the cities to be overburdened and overcrowded. No matter how hard the local government tries to cope with the influx of people in the cities, a developing nation simply doesn’t have that kind of money and resources to see to it that infrastructure and services are provided. Therefore, no matter how large the area of Pakistan might be, the effusion of people to the cities is causing gargantuan problems for the nation.

An increase in population is also not good for the overall per capita income of the country. Developing nations often have limited budgets with which they have to see the country through the year. The money allotted by the government is very thinly spread out over education, healthcare, and infrastructure, and when overpopulation becomes an additional problem inflicted on the national budget, things simply spiral out of control. It is a common sight in the big cities and villages of Pakistan where people are clamoring to get spec inside hospitals to treat their sick, and no matter how big the hospitals may be, there is often no space for the poor people.

Overpopulation also reduces the number of opportunities available for employment. There are fewer jobs available for a growing number of people which results in inevitable unemployment. In a country like Pakistan that is already on the edge, having a job can mean the difference between life and death. Poor people without jobs often starve to death along with their families. Pakistan has no such provisions as Medicare or a dedicated unemployment benefit service, so overpopulation exacerbates this problem.

Thus, looking at the above arguments, it can be seen that overpopulation is a big evil for developing nations across the world, and it causes a lot of problems, both existential and financial. Countries all over the world should dedicate a large amount of money toward promoting family planning and the use of contraceptives to escape this growing problem of overpopulation. Education and awareness are the only ways this problem can be solved, because otherwise, developing nations will ermine immersed in this predicament.

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Corruption

Corruption is a great evil that has spread its poison in almost every single country in the world. As expected, developing countries suffer more from corruption than developed countries. The governments of all these countries are corrupt in almost everything, ranging from policy issues to infrastructure and developmental issues. Prime examples of countries rich in corruption are Pakistan, India, Bangladesh, African countries etc.

Corruption is basically when a person in power decides to exploit his power in making money for himself/herself. A corrupt person also accepts lots of bribes from people, and in return, approves illegal projects. Corruption happens because the government system is so infiltrated by people who have no morals and who come into power just to make money. In developing countries, people suffer so much to make money that whenever they get the chance, they exploit it to the fullest.

Corruption has a lot of disadvantages. The primary disadvantage is that corruption dissuades people in foreign countries from investing. For example, when the corruption scandals were leaked out in Pakistan, many people in the United States and other countries decided to withhold their money, and refrain from making investments in Pakistan. Housing societies are a very good example of corruption. The land is acquired illegally, and when the time comes to hand over the plots to their rightful owners, it is discovered that it was all an elaborate sham.

Corruption also creates a bad image of the country in other countries. Rich countries often give aid in the form of money and goods to the poor countries. If they so much as get a whiff that corruption is being done in the handling of the funds, they decide to withdraw their support, never to offer it again. Pakistan has suffered from this misfortune many times due to its corrupt leaders being discovered by aid organizations and governments abroad.

Thus, it can be seen that corruption is a very big problem for countries across the world, and it has a lot of disadvantages. It discourages trade, investment, and friendly relations between countries. It is imperative that the developing nations should install strict measures that protect against this evil.

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My Favorite Hero In History

History is riddled with figured who have gone to great lengths to do the things they believed in. However, there have been very few historical figures who have actually done what was beat for their nation and the world in general. Abraham Lincoln is one of those figures, and hence, my favorite figure in history.

The first reason why I’ve chosen Lincoln is that he abolished the hated practice of slavery. For hundreds of years, Africans were shipped from their native land to countries all over the world so that they could do hard labor – things the Whites thought were beneath them, or due to their weak stature, were unable to accomplish. Slavery was a horrible practice where the person worked without any compensation or any respect for work hours. It was acceptable for people to toil in the fields from morning to late night. The house slaves fared a little better, but still suffered from the long hours. They slaves were not allowed to use anything that belonged to their masters, and they were expected to behave at all times or risk the wrath of their masters or the local police is things got out of hand. Lincoln was the one person who decided to put his foot down and end the terrible act of slavery. It was through his stand that slavery in Northern as well as Southern America came to an end.

Slavery was such a sore topic among the Southerners that they resorted to go to war for it. Out of the many reasons cited as causes for the American Civil War, slavery was perhaps the biggest. The South resisted any reasonable arguments and were determined to continue slavery. They claimed their plantations wouldn’t survive otherwise. Lincoln, however, stood firm in his beliefs and challenged the Southerners until war finally broke out.

Needless to say, but the American Civil War ultimately defined the new America – a slavery-free America. If it hadn’t been for Lincoln’s determination, the South would have seceded into a separate Confederate States of America, and slavery would have continued unabashed.

Therefore, in my opinion, the greatest hero ever in history is Abraham Lincoln, who abolished the hated and despicable act of slavery. Although he had to go to war to exterminate this evil, he made sure that slavery was eradicated. Unfortunately, Lincoln didn’t live long enough to see the changes he had triggered in America. He was gunned down soon after the Civil War.

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