--- Vikram Vincent vincentvikram@gmail.com wrote:
"And somewhere there are engineers Helping others fly faster than sound. But, where are the engineers Helping those who must live on the ground?"
I know not who wrote these lines,I would like to point out that English language (like many other language) has a positive and negative way of expression[1]. I think this quote is good example of the later.
It is not a good thing to succumb to pessimism however worse things are. Technology (science in general) has always worked for the betterment of mankind. On a recent visit to a hospital I cherished the fact that the simple concept of sterile environment have saved millions of lives including mine and yours.
Perhaps another example of Indian space programs would be more apt, the light-weight composite materials which are used as heat insulators or for structural design of launch shuttles and missiles is now used to make artificial limbs for children. They weigh few kilograms lighter than the previous models.
Also as a common man it is possible to invent or discover with 10 grade science text book knowledge. Put your brains into it perhaps you can help those who live on ground.
Cheers
--arky
[1] I don't remember quite well, but for example to say 'The only thing that is achieved without hard work is failure' is negative structure. The other way conveying the same message is to say 'Hard work is keystone to success".