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'''Science''' is a [[philisophical]] endeavor that builds and organizes knowledge in the form of testable explanations and predictions about the universe. This includes knowlege about [[metaphysics|metaphysical]] things, such as [[God]], or supernatural phenomenon, if they exist.<ref>Contrary to modern dogma, there is nothing in science that says uFOs, bigfoot, God or gods, ghosts, or other unknowns do not exist. Science is supposed to follow the evidence no matter where it leads, even if it takes you to a place that defies your | In [[fascism]], science is any system of knowledge that is concerned with the physical world and its phenomena and that entails unbiased observations and systematic experimentation. In general, a science involves a pursuit of knowledge covering general [[truth]]s or the operations of fundamental [[law]]s. Science can be divided into different branches based on the [[subject]] of study. | ||
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==Background== | |||
'''Science''' is a [[philisophical]] endeavor that builds and organizes knowledge in the form of testable explanations and predictions about the universe. This includes knowlege about [[metaphysics|metaphysical]] things, such as [[God]], or supernatural phenomenon, if they exist.<ref>Contrary to modern dogma, there is nothing in science that says uFOs, bigfoot, God or [[gods]], ghosts, or other unknowns do not exist. Science is supposed to follow the evidence no [[matter]] where it leads, even if it takes you to a place that defies your belief system. Science is not atheistic. It is blind and has no prejudices.</ref> Systematic reasoning is tens of thousands of years old. The earliest written records of identifiable predecessors to modern science come from [[Ancient Egypt]] and Mesopotamia (around [[Iran]]) from around 3000 to 1200 BC. Their contributions to [[mathematics]], [[astronomy]], and medicine entered and shaped the [[Greek]] [[natural]] [[philosophy]] of classical antiquity, and passed through all of the greatest civilizations, whereby formal attempts were made to provide explanations of events in the universe. In ancient times this philosophy was referred to as "[[alchemy]]". | |||
=Science as a political weapon= | =Science as a political weapon= | ||
{{Rquote|left|โWe should always evaluate the risks and benefits of efforts to control the virus, in this moment the public health risks of not protesting to demand an end to systemic racism greatly exceed the harms of the virus.โ|Jennifer Nuzzo|epidemiologist<br>Johns Hopkins Clinic}}[[jews]] and [[Marxists]] frequently use science as a political weapon. Over the course of the fake pandemic (and also, in debates over climate disaster, alar, radon, ozone, etc.). Marxists have lectured us that we must ''listen to science'' and heed the scientists. Scientists have important things to say to policymakers and citizens alike. But the same champions of science suddenly changed their tune about liberal "protests". Telling people that they canโt see their dying parents, attend a funeral or make a living because science says "''itโs too risky''", but that protesting politically is OK, is the best evidence that โlisten to scienceโ is a weaponized political term, '''not''' a universal '''apolitical''' standard. | {{Rquote|left|โWe should always evaluate the risks and benefits of efforts to control the virus, in this moment the public health risks of not protesting to demand an end to systemic racism greatly exceed the harms of the virus.โ|Jennifer Nuzzo|epidemiologist<br>Johns Hopkins Clinic}}[[jews]] and [[Marxists]] frequently use science as a [[political]] weapon. Over the course of the fake pandemic (and also, in debates over climate disaster, alar, radon, ozone, etc.). Marxists have lectured us that we must ''listen to science'' and heed the scientists. Scientists have important things to say to policymakers and citizens alike. But the same champions of science suddenly changed their tune about [[liberal]] "protests". Telling [[people]] that they canโt see their dying parents, attend a funeral or make a living because science says "''itโs too risky''", but that protesting politically is OK, is the best evidence that โlisten to scienceโ is a weaponized political term, '''not''' a [[universal]] '''apolitical''' standard. | ||
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==History== | |||
Science (from the [[Latin]] ''scientia'', [[meaning]] "knowledge") is, in its broadest sense, any systematic knowledge-base or prescriptive practice that is capable of resulting in a correct prediction, or reliably-predictable [[type]] of outcome. In this sense, science may refer to a highly skilled technique, [[technology]], or practice, from which a good deal of randomness in outcome has been removed.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.m-w.com/dictionary/science |quote= a department of systematized knowledge as an object of study<the science of theology> '''. . .''' something (as a sport or technique) that may be studied or learned like systematized knowledge <have it down to a science> '''. . .''' a system or method reconciling practical ends with scientific laws <cooking is both a science and an art> |publisher=Merriam-Webster |title=Online dictionary |accessdate=2009-05-22}}</ref> | |||
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In its more restricted contemporary sense, science refers to a system of acquiring knowledge based on [[scientific method]], and to the organized body of knowledge gained through such research.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.m-w.com/dictionary/science |quote= knowledge or a system of knowledge covering general truths or the operation of general laws especially as obtained and tested through scientific method '''. . .''' such knowledge or such a system of knowledge concerned with the physical world and its phenomena |publisher=Merriam-Webster |title=Online dictionary |accessdate=2009-05-22}}</ref><ref> [[Karl]] Popper: ''The [[Logic]] of Scientific Discovery'', 2nd English, Routledge Classics, [[New York City]], NY 1959</ref> Science is sometimes called experimental science to differentiate it from applied science, which is the application of scientific research to specific human needsโalthough the two are commonly interconnected. ย | |||
Science is a continuing effort to discover and increase human [[knowledge]] and understanding through disciplined research. Using controlled methods, scientists collect observable evidence of natural or [[social]] phenomena, record measurable data relating to the observations, and analyze this information to construct [[theoretical]] explanations of how things work. The methods of scientific research include the generation of [[hypotheses]] about how phenomena work, and experimentation that tests these hypotheses under controlled conditions. Scientists are also expected to publish their information so other scientists can do similar experiments to double-check their conclusions. The results of this process enable better understanding of past events, and better ability to predict future events of the same kind as those that have been tested. | |||
The ability of the general population to understand the basic concepts related to science is referred to as scientific literacy. | |||
== See also == | |||
*[[Scientific method]] | |||
* [[Social sciences]] | |||
* [[Pour le Mรฉrite for Sciences and Arts]] | |||
==Further reading== | |||
* [[Human Accomplishment: The Pursuit of Excellence in the Arts and Sciences, 800 B.C. to 1950]] | |||
==External links== | |||
=== Encyclopedias === | |||
*[https://www.britannica.com/science/science Encyclopedia Britannica:ย Science] | |||
*[https://theodora.com/encyclopedia/s/science.html Encyclopedia Britannica 1911 Edition: Science] | |||
*[https://www.encyclopedia.com/science-and-technology/physics/science-general/science Encyclopedia.com: Science] | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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[[Category:Scientists]] | |||
Latest revision as of 22:22, 14 February 2024
In fascism, science is any system of knowledge that is concerned with the physical world and its phenomena and that entails unbiased observations and systematic experimentation. In general, a science involves a pursuit of knowledge covering general truths or the operations of fundamental laws. Science can be divided into different branches based on the subject of study.
Background
Science is a philisophical endeavor that builds and organizes knowledge in the form of testable explanations and predictions about the universe. This includes knowlege about metaphysical things, such as God, or supernatural phenomenon, if they exist.[1] Systematic reasoning is tens of thousands of years old. The earliest written records of identifiable predecessors to modern science come from Ancient Egypt and Mesopotamia (around Iran) from around 3000 to 1200 BC. Their contributions to mathematics, astronomy, and medicine entered and shaped the Greek natural philosophy of classical antiquity, and passed through all of the greatest civilizations, whereby formal attempts were made to provide explanations of events in the universe. In ancient times this philosophy was referred to as "alchemy".
Science as a political weapon
| โ | โWe should always evaluate the risks and benefits of efforts to control the virus, in this moment the public health risks of not protesting to demand an end to systemic racism greatly exceed the harms of the virus.โ | โ |
—Jennifer Nuzzo, epidemiologist | ||
jews and Marxists frequently use science as a political weapon. Over the course of the fake pandemic (and also, in debates over climate disaster, alar, radon, ozone, etc.). Marxists have lectured us that we must listen to science and heed the scientists. Scientists have important things to say to policymakers and citizens alike. But the same champions of science suddenly changed their tune about liberal "protests". Telling people that they canโt see their dying parents, attend a funeral or make a living because science says "itโs too risky", but that protesting politically is OK, is the best evidence that โlisten to scienceโ is a weaponized political term, not a universal apolitical standard.
History
Science (from the Latin scientia, meaning "knowledge") is, in its broadest sense, any systematic knowledge-base or prescriptive practice that is capable of resulting in a correct prediction, or reliably-predictable type of outcome. In this sense, science may refer to a highly skilled technique, technology, or practice, from which a good deal of randomness in outcome has been removed.[2]
In its more restricted contemporary sense, science refers to a system of acquiring knowledge based on scientific method, and to the organized body of knowledge gained through such research.[3][4] Science is sometimes called experimental science to differentiate it from applied science, which is the application of scientific research to specific human needsโalthough the two are commonly interconnected.
Science is a continuing effort to discover and increase human knowledge and understanding through disciplined research. Using controlled methods, scientists collect observable evidence of natural or social phenomena, record measurable data relating to the observations, and analyze this information to construct theoretical explanations of how things work. The methods of scientific research include the generation of hypotheses about how phenomena work, and experimentation that tests these hypotheses under controlled conditions. Scientists are also expected to publish their information so other scientists can do similar experiments to double-check their conclusions. The results of this process enable better understanding of past events, and better ability to predict future events of the same kind as those that have been tested.
The ability of the general population to understand the basic concepts related to science is referred to as scientific literacy.
See also
Further reading
External links
Encyclopedias
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Science
- Encyclopedia Britannica 1911 Edition: Science
- Encyclopedia.com: Science
References
- โ Contrary to modern dogma, there is nothing in science that says uFOs, bigfoot, God or gods, ghosts, or other unknowns do not exist. Science is supposed to follow the evidence no matter where it leads, even if it takes you to a place that defies your belief system. Science is not atheistic. It is blind and has no prejudices.
- โ Online dictionary. Merriam-Webster. Retrieved on 2009-05-22. โa department of systematized knowledge as an object of study<the science of theology> . . . something (as a sport or technique) that may be studied or learned like systematized knowledge <have it down to a science> . . . a system or method reconciling practical ends with scientific laws <cooking is both a science and an art>โ
- โ Online dictionary. Merriam-Webster. Retrieved on 2009-05-22. โknowledge or a system of knowledge covering general truths or the operation of general laws especially as obtained and tested through scientific method . . . such knowledge or such a system of knowledge concerned with the physical world and its phenomenaโ
- โ Karl Popper: The Logic of Scientific Discovery, 2nd English, Routledge Classics, New York City, NY 1959