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>Well, isn't it "science" that got us here in the first place ? No, not even a little bit. Science attempts to explain why things are the way they are and pre
by toolz 11y ago
>Well, isn't it "science" that got us here in the first place ?
No, not even a little bit. Science attempts to explain why things are the way they are and predict outcomes to given actions. It doesn't come close to telling us which actions we should take.
- justsaysmthng 11y agoScience allows the development of technology and technology is responsible for most fossil fuel emissions and pollution. I agree that theoretical science in itself is neutral - the same science can be used to build technology which is climate neutral or even useful in cleaning up the mess. Besides, there is more than a subtle difference between the concept of "pure science" and what form science takes in reality - interweaved with politics, economics, personal egos, etc.
- stevetrewick 11y ago>technology is responsible for most fossil fuel emissions and pollution. No, that was people. Inanimate concepts don't have agency.