Science is a myth!

"Myths are not lies. In a sense, they are something more than that. Myths are stories that may not be factually true, but they are nonetheless deeply meaningful to us." - Yuval Noah Harari

In this sense, science can be seen as a myth, just like religion, law, and money. Although science is often considered distinct from other myths, it shares certain similarities.

• Science, like religion, law, and money, is taught in schools and universities. While religion may not be taught in most schools in India, there are countries where science is not extensively taught. Therefore, the teaching of these beliefs varies geographically.
• Contrary to popular belief, science does not consist of infallible truths. It has been proven wrong on multiple occasions in the past, and it is unlikely that science is always 100 percent accurate. Similarly, every religion has its own flaws and inconsistencies.
• Technically, belief in science is belief in the scientific method. However, in practice, people often rely on authorities such as doctors, engineers, researchers, and even YouTube creators to understand scientific concepts. While some individuals genuinely scrutinize professionals and evaluate research papers to determine the validity of scientific claims, many others simply accept whatever professionals say, leading to misinformation. Likewise, belief in a religion is technically belief in its respective holy book, but in practice, people often rely on authorities like religious leaders and educators, including YouTube creators. This also leads to the spread of false information. Thus, there is no significant difference between belief in science and belief in religion.
• Science evolves over time, as does religion, although the pace of evolution in science is generally faster than that of religion.
• Both religious and scientific individuals may dismiss those who disagree with their respective beliefs, considering them ignorant or misguided. While some scientists advocate for open-mindedness and refrain from labeling religious people as unintelligent, religious leaders also express similar sentiments.

Despite these similarities, there are several ways in which science differs from religion and law:

• Fundamentally, science adheres to the scientific method. It allows for any assertion about the world, as long as it passes the test of the scientific method. In contrast, religion typically asserts the truth of its holy texts without the same requirement for empirical evidence.
• Science assumes that assertions should always follow from previous assertions in a mathematically rigorous manner and that they should be precisely defined. It places importance on rigorous methods, which is not the case in religion. Religious texts often require interpretation, resulting in numerous conflicting interpretations among authorities.
• Science does not dictate what individuals should or should not do; it is up to the individual, community, religion, and law to determine ethical guidelines. For example, science does not explicitly instruct people not to urinate on live wires, but it acknowledges that urine is a good conductor of electricity.

In conclusion, science can be regarded as a myth, similar to other myths, with certain unique characteristics. It is important to recognize that science can be fallible, just as religion can contain truths. However, it is crucial to avoid spreading pseudoscience, which entails presenting claims as scientific when they are not. This includes attempting to portray religious beliefs as scientifically accurate. While science can be incorrect and religion can be valid, it is essential to acknowledge that religion is not synonymous with science. Individuals are free to believe in and follow their religion, but it is incorrect to claim that science supports religious claims without sufficient evidence.

Like my previous post, this blog was created with the assistance of ChatGPT.