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    Science and Technology

    Definitions
    Science: is a system of acquiring knowledge
    based on the scientific method, as well as the
    organized body of knowledge gained through
    such research, in order to reliably predict the
    type of outcome. It can be broadly defined as
    the study of things with branches like biology,
    chemistry, physics and psychology.
    Technology: is more of an applied science. It’s a
    broad concept that deals with a species' usage
    and knowledge of tools and crafts to control
    and adapt them to its environment, and also to
    be used for the study of a particular science.
    Differences
    For example, the science of energy can have
    technology as its application. In the case of
    energy as a subject in science, solar panels can
    be used for a variety of technologies, an
    example of which are solar-powered lights.
    If the goal of science is the pursuit of knowledge
    for science’s sake, technology aims to create
    systems to meet the needs of people. Science
    has a quest of explaining something, while
    technology is leaning more towards developing
    a use for something.
    Differences
    According to Kingsley Davis (1908 – 1997), one
    of the most outstanding social scientists of the
    twentieth century, science is the part of the
    cultural heritage which represents a systematic
    knowledge of nature, while technology contains
    the application of this knowledge.
    Another difference, pointed out by Kingsley
    Davis, is that technology encounters less conflict
    with morality in one sense because it is always
    aimed in achieving a utilitarian goal. Without
    the goal, the technology would be
    meaningless.

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