In Making Science out Own: Public Images of Science 1910-1955, Marcel LaFollette addresses the image of the scientist. One characteristic in particular was the typical persistency of scientists. LaFollette describe the i

and a few ill-remembered high school chemistry classes" (Horn).

Dara Horn, "The Shoulders of Giants." Science, May 29, 1998.

I do not agree with the idea of a scientist who dedicates his life and all of his time to science as being ideal. First of all, the term "scientist" is so broad that no scientist in particular can be overall "ideal." For example, an "ideal" chemist may not be an "ideal" archeologist. And what is it about a scientist, who gets very little rest and thinks only about science, that makes him or her ideal? A more ideal scientist would be one who is well rounded and able to communicate with others. This new "ideal" scientist would be able to collaborate with other scientists to discuss theorems and, do to his well roundedness, be able to maintain focus and happiness. A scientist who thinks only about science is likely to lose focus and enjoyment as well as productivity.

The relationship between science and society can be seen in the images of scientists, the public's reaction to science, and the way scientists act. The film The Man In The White Suit, directed by Alexander Mackendrick, and Making Science out Own: Public Images of Science 1910-1955, by Marcel LaFollette, both deal with this relationship. We as a culture must be conscious of the influence of science. The preconceived notion of what is "ideal" may not still be true today. We can also take notice of the many images of science around us and think about what they really stand for and mean. By doing so we can truly understand the relationship between science and society.

LaFollette, Marcel. Making Science out Own: Public Images of Science 1910-

There is a tremendous "gap of knowledge" between the public and the scientists. Scientists are considered to be geniuses by most and the science they study is often considered incomprehensible. However, many people are very interested and fascinated by science. Although they may not fully understand what is going on, people are mystified and captivated by science. In a class discussion, Instructor Josh Greenburg said, "I know nothing about veterinary medicine...it's fascinating." Another example can be seen in the scene when Sydney explains his experiment to Daphney in the street in The Man In The White Suit. He asks Daphney if she knows basic information about science, such as the definition of a molecule.

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