Document Type : Research Paper

Author

• Emad Tayebi

Institute for Humanities and Cultural Studies

Abstract

Science seeks to explain reality, while technology aims to alter or intervene in reality based on intentional goals. This raises critical questions about the relationship between science and technology and their respective roles in advancing one another. Building upon David Miller’s article, Putting Science to Work, and adopting the framework of critical rationalism, this study argues that science is neither a sufficient nor a necessary condition for technological advancement. Science is conjectural and can serve as a source of critique, inspiration, or, at times, misdirection for technology. In complementing Miller’s perspective, we further contend that technology is neither sufficient nor logically necessary for scientific progress. Technology can play a critical role in advancing science, with certain technologies acting as sources of inspiration for scientific inquiry. Conversely, technological advancements can, in certain cases, impede the progress of science. This nuanced perspective offers a deeper understanding of the interplay between these two domains.

Keywords

• science and technology relationship
• applied science
• critical rationalism
• David Miller
• technological progress