Blogging is one of those Disruptive Technologies that can transform society – or at least a part of it. Since aim of Sarathi is transformation of India, I would encourage bloggers and potential bloggers to pick up areas and topics that can bring this about. One of these areas is Science-blogging.
Science-blogs can do transform the society in ways beyond imagination. All what is needed is a will to do something for Mother India.
Take the problem of Amebic infection in the country. It is estimated that a large proportion of Indians have got it, some get treatment, but most of them get it back quickly. The problem is our lifestyle – insufficient washing of hands.
Medical Doctors who are into Community Medicine opine that as much as 80% of the spread can be prevented by simple washing of hands with soap. People should do that before they eat their food, after they leave the toilet, and after they travel in buses and trains (where their hands collect copious amounts of these micro organisms). Bloggers can educate people, and they can also motivate these people to educate others — particularly servants and menial workers in their homes.
Can science blogging help India? You bet it can!
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May 22nd, 2009 at 7:13 am
You have opened my eyes.,as I never thought of educating people or creating awarness regarding prevention of various diseases in science blogs. I will do it in benefit of our public at large and for my MOTHER INDIA.,but Sir, don’t mind such patients of amoebiasis and various other diseases live in rural areas and are illiterate., Don’t mind I am not making excuses. I will write,but with the aim that general poor,illeterate and rural oriented person must get the benefit., by publishing the article on preventive or social medical science , I have got doubt that public at large will not be benefitted.
May 23rd, 2009 at 7:21 am
Yes, definitely it will have it’s impact for prevention of amoebic infection, which has spread at gass root level.No bet with you Sir, I agree with your statement on social science.
regards
June 7th, 2009 at 6:54 pm
There is nothing more good than raising awareness about a social, political or environmental problem. You have made valid point as scientist work as bridge between comman man and knowledge society.You could read this article by an academician only for going in depth of your point.
http://unrulednotebook.wordpress.com/2009/03/26/indian-scientists-and-science-blogging/
April 7th, 2010 at 2:46 pm
nice information. thanks.