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Science, Technology and Society (STS) is 

an interdisciplinary field that studies the conditions under which the


production, distribution and utilization of scientific knowledge and technological systems occur; the
consequences of these activities upon different groups of people.The essence of how science and technology
contributes to society is the creation of new knowledge, and then utilization of that knowledge to boost the
prosperity of human lives, and to solve the various issues facing society.
In this very article, we will be discussing the advantages and disadvantages of science and technology. As we
know we are in the era of tech and this keeps changing every day. Making the sense that science and technology
have changed our lives very much. So lets merits and demerits of science and technology.

Science is a systematized body of knowledge based on facts & human experiences. Technology is a broad term
that refers both to artifacts created by humans, such as machines, and the methods used to create those artifacts.
Science may drive technological development, by generating demand for new instruments to address a scientific
question, or by illustrating technical possibilities previously unconsidered.

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