Human-centric nature of science
Conscious worship of science requires stripping it of the illusion of absolutism.
Science relies on reasoning and logic, which are among the most fundamental concepts shaping our understanding of the world. Logic, as a structured tool, enables people to reach a shared understanding of observable phenomena in objective reality. However, both logic and the science built upon it are not absolute truths but rather human-constructed frameworks that have proven to be useful.
Common sense suggests that reasoning and logic are not the only possible ways to describe reality. There could be alternative approaches to reflecting the world we experience. Language, as a medium for sharing ideas, imposes its own limitations. Even though disciplines like mathematics serve as specialized scientific languages, there is no guarantee that they offer a unique or ultimate representation of reality. The combination of natural language, mathematics, and logic remains a human-specific method of understanding the world and possibly not the only one available even to humans - at least unless it is somehow proven that we are inherently tied to this way of thinking.
Science, as a model for describing reality, is currently the most dominant and arguably the most effective among known approaches. Its structure and development reflect our civilization’s focus on technology and efficiency. This emphasis likely stems from humanity’s evolutionary and historical need for survival, where the efficient manipulation of matter is crucial.
The key idea is that even undeniable concepts like logic are not universal phenomena but are deeply interwoven with human cognition, history, and evolution. When we accept science, logic, or any form of structured reasoning, we must recognize that we are not engaging with absolute reality but rather with human-created models shaped by cultural trends. The belief in logic and science, while powerful, is not fundamentally different from the adoption of a particular worldview or ideology.
Acknowledging the human-centered nature of our reasoning allows us to understand the scope and limits of our knowledge. Even if we do not see better alternatives, that does not make our current framework absolute. Removing idealistic perceptions and recognizing these limitations is crucial, especially for those who, like myself, tend to rely on science so much.