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RE: New Contest from @Xpilar 4/11-2017 "get free upvote"

in #contest7 years ago (edited)

We know that, if correctly employed, science can lead to the betterment of the human race, to the development of the qualities of humanity, and to an understanding of the mysteries of the universe. we know that it has the potential to eradicate poverty, enrich humanity, and free it from the struggle for existence. If the material exists, as believe, for the benefit of human beings, it is through science that we can understand the potential of existing resources and learn to develop this natural heritage for ourselves and future generations. Science should, therefore, be pursued to improve human life, and have as its conscious and ultimate goal the establishment of world peace and the unification of the human race.

Unfortunately, science can similarly perfect instruments of war, support the concentration and abuse of power, undermine social and cultural values, and endanger the existence of mankind. It is not sufficient, therefore, by itself, to guarantee progress. It must be directed by the civilizing aims and values of the society it is intended to serve.

Such a foundation of values instilled in individual scientists can be a most effective way to eliminate obstacles to the application of science and technology to development. These scientists will immediately see the priority need for development and will want to apply their knowledge in service of their fellow beings. So motivated, they will encourage the appropriate transfer of technology, stimulate new scientific and technical advances in development problem areas, and bring about quite naturally the integration of science into economic and social development.

If lasting development is to occur, religion and science, "the most potent forces in human life," must be brought into unity. These aspects of one truth must be reconciled, cooperate, and develop harmoniously. We know that science and technology cannot by themselves solve all human problems; they are tools to be used or abused depending on social, economic, and political factors. It is the conviction that only when scientific progress is balanced with spiritual advancement will development be of lasting value and lead to a peaceful world civilization capable of releasing the enormous potential of the physical world for the well-being of humanity.

This might coming late but i still want to contributing to this competition.

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