Chapter 1

The chapter begins with a very simple question. What is science? Different people will say different things using different examples that are too complex for any "non-expert" in their field to understand. But science is simple. It is merely the methodology observe, hypothesize, test, conclude. And after you conclude, prepare for the peer scrutiny because it most certainly will come.

One of the most important aspects of science is its testability. A physicist or other scientist could give you a hypothesis that you can test without necessarily knowing the exact specifics of the topic. Magic does not fall into that category being that excuses and faith are the only answers. Antiscience has been around almost as long as science has. Its goal is to undermine all scientific credibility by making claims based on religious practices or falsifying information to make it impossible to test.

The simple truth is that science is neither good nor bad. It comes down to its subjective use to whether or not it benefits society. This could apply to may things. It seems that much of out technology stemmed from the military to be used in warfare but we find many ways to better our domestic lives. Anything can be used for good and that same thing can be used for harm. It is the simple fact of it.