Can someone read my Issue practice essay?

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"Science and technology will one day be able to solve all of society’s problems."

Write a response to the prompt in which you discuss whether or not you agree or disagree. Be certain to fully develop your position and carefully consider ways in which your position could be challenged.

 

The medical advances and conveniences awarded to us by developments in science and technology are nothing to scoff at. However, science and technology will not be able to solve all of society's problems.

One of the most prevailing societal issues is bigotry. It is expressed in many ways, and one of the biggest ways that it is expressed is through legislation. Recently, a number of states have brought bills to the floor that directly attack queer and trans citizens. These bills will affect the ability of trans people to access gender-affirming medical care and live freely as themselves. This hatred is not something that science and technology will be able to solve, as science and technology cannot change the hearts of bigoted individuals.

The types of conveniences that are given to us from scientific and technological research is primarily distributed based on class. When genetic engineering was a hot-button topic, it was clear that it was a luxury that would not be afforded to lower-class individuals. It is even evident in the process of in-vitro fertilization. Upper-class people are able to pay for the sessions that will allow them to get pregnant and have a child in the way that they want. However, if a lower class individual is having difficulty getting pregnant, this luxury is not afforded to them. This is another problem that science and technology would not be able to solve on their own.

There have been a myriad of medical advances that have resulted in an increase in life expectancy and quality of life altogether. For example, HIV was one of the most prevalent causes of death in the 1980s and 1990s. A large portion of generations were wiped away due to this virus. Since then, through medical research, that have been multiple treatments developed that include anti-retroviral therapies, as well as preventative measures, like PreP. Now, being HIV-positive is not the death sentence it used to be, and more people are able to live normal lives even-though they are HIV-positive. This is a large problem that science and technology has defeated. However, access to these treatments still prioritizes those with health insurance and financial means.

Scientific and technological research has been able to significantly improve health and our daily lives. However, it will not be able to solve the problems that are born from the human mind, such as hatred of others and unequal distribution of wealth.