From the cars we drive to the cellular phones we use to the food we eat, our society revolves around science.

Science is the foundation of modern civilization, yet it is difficult for most of us to grasp the many works and operations of the material world.

Preconceived notions of world-views, such as a religious belief, may create difficulties in grasping scientific inquiry.  

Religion offers certain concepts of the world which many may believe, while science presents an alternative.

Sophomore child development major Stephanie Harford said she finds science difficult for her.

“My religion and science clash, so it is difficult to mesh the two together,” Harford said. 

Even if it is difficult to grasp, we must agree that science is beneficial toward every aspect of human life.

By learning and researching the various scientific fields, new methods and theories will eventually arise.

With new data and ideas, the discipline will offer new insights into the human condition by creating a better understanding of ourselves, each other and of the earth.

International relations major Leia Hen agrees science is innovative and helpful.

“If more people were interested in science, it would lead to more scientists and doctors,” Hen said. “Then there would be an even better chance to cure more diseases and if people are aware of science but cannot become scientists, they can donate money toward a cause.”

The science humanity currently possesses is only the tip of the iceberg as it has the potential to evolve beyond our capable imagination.

Science could stop volcanoes from erupting, control hurricanes and tornadoes, harvest energy from stars instead of fossils from the earth, regenerating cells to live forever and maybe even creating food that is healthy for us. 

“It’s difficult to measure how much we can grow as a society,” Hen said. “There isn’t a cap on human innovation because things are always evolving.”

Science has worlds of promise, but it will take time to fully mature into the intellectual beast method I expect it to.

Even though it still has its unanalyzed assumptions of its own, the discipline can go back and correct any problem to further advance itself. 

It is a self-correcting method.

Anthropology major Marcelle Powers thinks that science makes most sense of the world as it is today.

“In our society, science is taken as being a given truth, which is not necessarily the case,” Powers said. “It is important for students to be aware and familiar with the sciences so that they can make informed decisions.”

A scientific approach accompanied with forward thinking and good intentions must be embraced by all of us in order for the human race, as a species, to thrive and evolve.

Knowledge in science is of utmost importance in our world today and will continue to be relevant for the rest of our lives and generations beyond.

“What we may know or think of as truth today isn’t necessarily true,” Powers said. “It is how we perceive our reality right now, but that reality changes as we learn more.”