There is no hope of doing perfect research

This essay seeks to agree with the phrase, “There is no hope in doing perfect research.” The contemporary understanding of what research entails is that it is to seek for knowledge based on methods for investigation. Research is carried out to ascertaining new facts, find solutions for existing or novel problems, develop on new theories, and find proof for new ideas through the application of diverse methods of research. Research is a term coined from a French word which meaning to look into keenly.  Research is virtually continuous as man is himself a curious creature keen to take on the opportunity to discover, interpret, and more so develop new methods and applications key to the advancement of knowledge for the good of the society in which they live. This essay seeks to address the reasons as to why it is important for mankind to accept that there is no hope for perfect research.

It is important to point out that we do not live in a perfect world. It is in the very nature of man to be prone to committing errors. As such there cannot be anything done by man that can be considered as perfect. It is actually mind boggling to comprehend the possibilities of a perfect world, life as we know it would be virtually unimaginable given that weaknesses prevalent in our human nature actually bind humanity together. The fact that man is not perfect indeed motivates him to seek systems and methods that will consistently ensure that the errors that he is prone to are kept to a bare minimum. In an effort to find such systems and methods, he has to undertake in seeking knowledge about the world more so the ecosystem, and society around him.

Since the beginning of humanity, man has been at awe with the flora and fauna as well as physical features that have surrounded him, more so the stars, sun, moon and skies that have amazed him ever since. Modern man has accumulated volumes and volumes of knowledge which stem from centuries of research. Man has continuously improved research methods as he has gained more insights as to the workings of the world around him. It is important to note that man is indeed progressive in nature and thus quests to improve his degree of knowledge by building on the understanding he has already acquired based on different aspects of the world he lives in. As such, if research was indeed in any way perfect, then such research findings would nullify the need for research. Man derives much satisfaction from doing novel things especially those which improve on his prospects of better living standards and longer life. The fact that man has an insatiable appetite for research means that he always tends to look for flaws in the already acquired knowledge. Improved research systems and methods will always highlight such flaws and thus propel him to seek answers to find solutions to these flaws.

During the sunset years of the 18^th Century, a French botanist named Jean Baptiste Lamarck contributed to the early theories of evolution. As a career botanist, he had studied much on plants but later in his professional career dedicated most of his energies towards the study of invertebrates. So much so, that his contribution to the classification of these creatures is regarded by many as being well ahead of his time. The observations he made led him to formulating a theory of evolution which proposed that life was not stagnant and as the environment changes the organism within it change so as to survive. He proposed that the more an organism used one of its organs to a greater extent the more it will have those features passed on to its offspring. This theory was however disputed in the 20^th century, after heredity had been clearly understood through the research that continued years after he proposed the theory of evolution. As such research cannot be perfect as it can always be disapproved.

Pluto was discovered at the Lowell Observatory by Clyde Tombaugh in 1930 and was not considered as a planet until 1978 after its largest moon named Charon was observed. However, technological advancements in space observatories have contributed much towards the understanding of the far stretched parts of our Solar System. Of late previous known facts about Pluto have been disapproved and Pluto is now referred to as a Kuiper Belt object along with other smaller objects found in this region past the planet Neptune. As such further research only seeks to find a higher degree of truth on already acquired knowledge.

In conclusion, this essay has looked into reasons why research cannot be perfect but necessary development of better knowledge and theories. It is therefore crucial for research to be an ongoing process for a better understanding of the world around us.

Works cited

Cain, Fraser. Why Pluto is No Longer a Planet. 2012. http://www.universetoday.com/13573/why-pluto-is-no-longer-a-planet/

Understanding Evolution. Early Concepts of Evolution: Jean Baptiste. N.d. Understanding Evolution Lamarckhttp://evolution.berkeley.edu/evolibrary/article/history_09