Science always stood up and it remains strong whether someone supports it or not. Science does not require anybody to vouch for it. Everyone including Trump uses science to say or communicate or carry out his policies. USA is a very powerful country which has contributed immensely to the cause of science and its development. Scientists always remained neutral unmindful of what someone is going to do - support it with funds or policies. Great minds always worked for the welfare of humanity. Science is the practical arm of the will and humanity of Nature.
Science - good science - will prevail over human action or inaction. As rightly said, scientists will continue to do what they do best with basic research so that its fruit will benefit humanity.
Humanity lives only on love and affection. Science tempered with scientific temper will balance each other.
Science is defined as a search for truth. Scientific temper is neither a collection of knowledge or facts, although it promotes knowledge, nor is it rationalism but it promotes rational thinking. It is an attitude of mind that calls for a particular outlook and pattern of behaviour.
Fear and cowardice confine people to a circle that creates uncertainty, while Science, on the other hand, elevates human enquiry to heights of humanism. A true blend of both is what we need to look for.
Competing interests:
No competing interests
26 February 2017
D.S. Sheriff
Professor
Melmaruvathur Adhiparasakthi Institute of Medical Sciences and Research
Rapid Response:
Re: Standing up for science in the era of Trump
Science always stood up and it remains strong whether someone supports it or not. Science does not require anybody to vouch for it. Everyone including Trump uses science to say or communicate or carry out his policies. USA is a very powerful country which has contributed immensely to the cause of science and its development. Scientists always remained neutral unmindful of what someone is going to do - support it with funds or policies. Great minds always worked for the welfare of humanity. Science is the practical arm of the will and humanity of Nature.
Science - good science - will prevail over human action or inaction. As rightly said, scientists will continue to do what they do best with basic research so that its fruit will benefit humanity.
Humanity lives only on love and affection. Science tempered with scientific temper will balance each other.
Science is defined as a search for truth. Scientific temper is neither a collection of knowledge or facts, although it promotes knowledge, nor is it rationalism but it promotes rational thinking. It is an attitude of mind that calls for a particular outlook and pattern of behaviour.
Fear and cowardice confine people to a circle that creates uncertainty, while Science, on the other hand, elevates human enquiry to heights of humanism. A true blend of both is what we need to look for.
Competing interests: No competing interests