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The world has developed through several stages, and it is indeed in
a constant evolutionary process.This means that the changes one has
witnessed in the past hundred years are not the only ones. From the
period of mechanization onwards, there have been several changes in
society visible. These have mainly been caused due to the technological
development and awareness. There are bound to be more changes, some of
which may be drastic, leaving indelible scars across the planet.
Indeed, this refers to the manner in which man has progresses,
leaving his marks at every point in history. Einstein is indeed one of
these men, but sadly, his creativeness has not only been put to good
use.
Societal changes have largely been brought about through
technological advancement, through which the forces of production have
been changed. With these changes, the relationships between the forces
of production have also changed. This has led to several other changes
in the culture of various regions.
One type of change that has occurred particularly is in the energy
sector. This refers to the types of atomic and nuclear energy developed
in the last hundred years or so. Indeed, there were individuals
responsible for these changes or developments. Names like Marie Currie
are commonly associated with the first discoveries of radiation, and
then, of course, perhaps the greatest name Albert Einstein has become
known to us.
Albert Einstein is indeed remembered for his genius in mathematics,
chemistry and physics. It was because of accurate calculations and
innovativeness that today’s world is well aware of the power of atomic
and nuclear energy.
It is this form of energy that has transformed the world into a
fast-paced one; a world that has tremendous capability and also the
power to self-destruct. However, considering the positives of atomic
and nuclear energy, it must be asserted that Einstein was primarily one
of the individuals responsible for development of this form of energy.
The world today knows how to curtail expenses in energy provisions,
and channel its expenses in a manner that can be used to develop other
parts of society that have been deprived. In view of this, it can be
seen how Einstein has indeed contributed to the development of western
societies in particular. In addition to this, he has also impacted
countries in the east. Even countries such as Iran have acquired their
nuclear capability and save millions of dollars selling their
underground oil resources to countries without energy resources.
In view of countries, having nuclear power, it must also be observed
that there is considerable controversy raging over them; it is supposed
that those countries with nuclear power are also capable of developing
nuclear weapons. This is something that is of great danger to everyone
on the planet. It has been observed that countries with these
capabilities may be terrorist states, and for this reason they are
being hunted down and checked for their capability. Countries such as
North Korea in particular are said to be of immense danger to the
planet, particularly because of its anti-American stance, and it being
a Communist nation.
In addition to the threats that exist today because of Einstein’s
genius, it must be emphasized that the devastating bombing incidents in
Hiroshima and Nagasaki were also the cause of atomic knowledge.
Millions perished there, generations later many are born with
mutations, and till today nothing grows on that land. The severity is
something that has warned nations of venturing into nuclear conflict.
However, few pay attention, and the world currently is at a stage where
it fears another fierce disaster.
Apparently, there are two sides to view Einstein’s genius from; the
merits of atomic and nuclear energy, and also the destruction that his
work has caused. In view of what the world has witnessed Einstein was
once asked about what kinds of weapons would be used in World War
Three. To this he answered, “I don't know what weapons World War Three
will be fought with, but World War four will be fought with sticks and
stones” (Albert Einstein Quotes, 2004). It is evident that through his
own work and the way that his work was used, he was aware that nothing
but devastation would result should there be a Third World War, which
is why man kind would not be able to bring itself up to the standards
the world is at presently.
Reference:
Albert Einstein Quotes, 2004. http://www.evula.com/quotes/einstein.html
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