Chemists and What They Do
Chemistry is the central of sciences. Chemistry is based on physics,
applied to the transformation of one substance into another at
molecular level. It is the basis for modern technology at sub-cellular
level. Therefore of the three basic science disciplines, chemistry is
the central. Physics is applied on the chemistry of materials and
compounds such as semi conductors and metals. Biology and modern
medicine is mostly based on organic chemistry.
A chemist is a philosopher who studies substances both natural and
artificial and works out how they can be of use be it good or bad to
society. A chemist works out chemical facts by experimenting and
repetition of experiments. Although the conclusions may not necessary
be correct, they may be used as the basis for further work until a
better explanation arises. In some cases, the fact may be incomplete
and yet useful enough in approximation. Chemists think about these
facts as part of a lager picture, and try to reconcile different facts
and make useful patterns out of them.
Chemistry is definitely all around us. From the building materials to
the medicine we take, chemistry plays an essential role. For example
your building materials, chemical reactions are used to produce
stronger more durable materials. The onus on a chemist is heavy and
the play a vital role in the advancement of the sciences today. For
example, during the green revolution, it was chemical fertilizers that
played a major part of feeding the worlds booming population. Perhaps
another example would be when you wash your clothes. Has it occur to
you that chemistry is involved in the making of bleach or fabric
softener? These substances are added to the water to kill germs and
keep it safe for us.
One great chemist would be none other than Fritz Häber who was awarded
a nobel prize for his great contributions to chemistry. Häber
synthesized ammonia and hence bulk chemical fertilizers, dyes and
explosives. He was also the “mastermind” who invented processes which
have been used to drive all the wars of the last century but yet have
War is the means to many ends. The ends of ruthless dictators, of land disputes, and lives – each play its part in the reasoning for war. War is controllable. It can be avoided; however, once it begins, the bat...
...nd expansion. History has proven this time and time again. One of the reasons that the European empire was so successful was due to its great advanced in the realm of technology. But, what one must keep in mind is that with this technology comes the factor of time. As time ticks, technology may advance but also, people find ways around this technology or the technology fails you. For example, in Vietnam air power failed due to adaptation. Much like in Kosovo, technological use of air power failed due to other circumstances. While Serbians were driven out of Kosovo, murders went up and fighting increased due to people’s frustrations and will power ti fight for what they believe in. Therefore, while technology can gain a great edge over your opponents, it can never replace the will and desire for one nation to achieve its goals and in time, that technology can fail.
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Advancements in technology and science contributed to one of the most gory and bloodiest wars in the annals of human existence. These new technological advancements revolutionized how people regarded war. War was no longer where the opposite forces fought in a coordinated battle. War evolved into a game of cunning strategy where the side with the bigger, more powerful, and smarter toys played better. This led to a fierce competition where each side tried to create the smarter machines and better weapons, leading to deadly mass killing weapons in the process.
The government of the United States and of Oceania use war as a political tool to control the social views of the people, the products and wealth of the country, and the opinions of politicians and government officials. The ways in which war is used as a political tool includes controlling citizens, and products of a country. Both the country in 1984 and the United States use war in similar ways. When comparing the current time with the story of 1984 it is easy to see the similarities in how war is used as a political tool.
their effectiveness, changed if found to be ineffective and kept up to date in recognition
Every day we are surrounded by stories of war. In fact, we have become so accustomed to it, that we are now entertained by it. Video games, movies, and books filled with heroes who once dominated the battlefields. However it is constantly stated, “no good comes from war.” Even famous songs state “war... what is it good for… absolutely nothing.” But what if war was actually necessary? Throughout history, we see examples of the good things wars have brought. War has freed slaves, modernized medicine, brought down evil empires, and even brought countries together
Causing that group to want to advance technologically. In the article “War and Technology” they believe and write that, “they could banish the scourge of war, or at least restrain its excesses, if they could only invent the ultimate weapon, the instrument so horrible that no one would dare use it”. Here the author believes that the reason why technology advances is because a group of people want power and will receive that power by using a weapon so technologically advance no one will be able to stop it. In the final article “The impact of technology on warfare” they write that, “ According to Air Force military college Air University, the advent of sophisticated targeting systems and stealth technology has lead to less collateral damage in
It seems since that dawn of the era of man we have always been in competition with one another. We have fought countless wars over every issue imaginable, with many great civilizations being founded and destroyed by war. Though with each new conflict comes newer and better technology. Technology is what drives civilizations forward, but it can also lead to its downfall. It is fascinating see how much technology has evolved over history, and how we have incorporated these innovations into newer technology. In past century technology has seen its greatest leap forward. This is in large part due to the two major World Wars that plagued the early part of the 20th century. (Koch p.122)
There are many ways to examine the subject of alchemy, including alchemy as a source of symbolism, psychology, and mysticism. It has also been an influence on the world view of various writers, artist, and musicians. The focus of this report is alchemy as a pre-chemistry, which gave a new impulse towards the preparation of medicinal remedies and also was a major influence on today's scientific investigations.Alchemy is an ancient art, practiced in the Middle Ages. The fundamental concept of alchemy stemmed from Aristotle's doctrine that all things tend to reach perfection.
to figure out how they work and the history behind them before we start to use
Technology! Yes, it has its positives, but like all other things is also has its negatives. Would we really need hover cars? They would still congest ?air space?. What would be the benefits of splitting the atom more that once (What was the point of splitting it anyway)? Or will ?Little Boy? the World War Two atomic bomb containing Uranium be resurrected from the Japanese city of Hiroshima and be upgraded to wipe out the brain stems of individuals whose unique brain patterns have been programmed into the device? For years technology has been cultivated. Powerful and ingenious it maybe, but in our hands this technology has been used for demoralizing war! If we carry on using these technological advancements for the use of hostilities on Earth (or maybe in space) then both parties will use their own weapons and both will be crushed, ground into tiny pieces and blasted into oblivion. As the saying goes...
War has been around for centuries. From the time modern civilizations began, war has played an integral part in human history. It shaped the world into the modern world we live in. War has been said to be a great motivator, for example, the Great Wall of China was built to fend off the attackers from the north. However, the negative aspects of war far outweighs any positive effects it might have. The destruction of civilizations, cities and countries, mass killings of men, woman and children alike, the disastrous effect it has on economy and the after effects of war can last for centuries.
we go back 2000 years we will notice that war was the main mean of