The beauty of science lies, sometimes, in how it illustrates the complexity of simple, everyday matters. Where some may see a bouncing ball, others see the effect on gravity and the trajectory of an object's free fall. Some may see the superficial rotting of old food, while the more curious among us see a infinitely microscopic world of bacterial reactions happening. Simple household materials become a multitude of different chemical possibilities and reactions. This is the beauty of science and its complexity, that the world we once thought we already knew, turns out to be far more interesting if we delve even deeper and try to examine the little intricacies that cause such occurrences to happen.
It is shame then, that many of our fellowmen lack the scientific knowledge that is available today. Truly, there must be some lack of promulgation in the country when it comes to scientific information. Then again, how can the people even begin to think about the little intricacies of science when life itself shoves its numerous problems down their throats everyday? The solution I believe lies in empowering the people, especially those who may not have the chance to experience such discovery in their own schools or community, to realize the usefulness of simple scientific principles and concepts in their daily lives. For example, when a fire happens, is it always wise to try to douse it with water? Some fires may be caused by other chemicals which might only be agitated more by water. Such concepts are both practical and new in the sense that they spark a new interest in science for the person. These basic principles are the backbone which will serve as the foundation of starting a whole new era of renewed interest in the pursuit of scientific endeavors that will hopefully serve the country in new, amazing ways.
Miguel Augusto A. Racadio
2013-59621
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