The document discusses the definitions and distinctions between science and pseudoscience, emphasizing that science is grounded in empirical evidence and methodology, while pseudoscience lacks scientific validity. It addresses the benefits of science in improving human life, alongside the consequences of its misuse, leading to issues such as decline in critical thinking and resource diversion. The author argues that the responsibility for scientific misuse lies with humanity rather than science itself.

1. SCIENCE
&
PSEUDO SCIENCE
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Dr. Kuntamalla Sujatha, Assistant Prof,
Kakatiya University, Warangal

2.  The word science comes from the Latin word “scientia” meaning
knowledge.
 Science refers to using of observation, experiments to acquire knowledge,
communicate, share or produce useful models that make human life more
comfortable to live.
 It is based on evidence, theories, methods and results which are authentic
and checked through methodology. It helps to distinguish between nature and
convention.
 Our whole system of science is based on mythology and traditions which
were questioned by scientist like Aristotle, Galileo and Socrates, etc.
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Dr. Kuntamalla Sujatha, Assistant Prof,
Kakatiya University, Warangal

3.  Natural and Social sciences are two major groups of scientific fields while
natural science includes biological lives while the later helps in knowing the human
behavior and society.
Both are empirical sciences and science makes our life more easier to live in a
comfortable way through computers, TV, useful drugs which increase our life span.
But we are abusing science due to its miss use.
 Pseudo science is complex system where no scientific experiments are
performed with evidence to support. Pseudo science refers to beliefs and practices
which lacks true methods and essence.
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Dr. Kuntamalla Sujatha, Assistant Prof,
Kakatiya University, Warangal

4. Example of pseudoscience
There was a rumor that there would be a large scale disaster in 2012 that Aliens
would visit earth phase on Mars.
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Dr. Kuntamalla Sujatha, Assistant Prof,
Kakatiya University, Warangal

5. Demerits of pseudoscience
• Decline in critical thinking.
• Memory loss.
• Diversion of resources.
• Inability of citizen to make correct decisions.
• Man has used science for making dreadful weapons that killed many
in two World wars.
• Wasting of time and energy in watching TV and internet.
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Dr. Kuntamalla Sujatha, Assistant Prof,
Kakatiya University, Warangal

6. It is not always correct to blame science for destruction and damage to earth,
as it is man who is misusing science, as wrong in done by hand and mind.
Hence let us control the hand and mind before blaming science.
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Kakatiya University, Warangal

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Dr. Kuntamalla Sujatha, Assistant Prof,
Kakatiya University, Warangal