Sciene: Is it a Monster?

In his discussion on the myth of Daedalus, Bacon addresses the motivation behind scientists. He says that, “envy...is strongly predominant in great artists and never lets them rest.” (734). Later he says that, “it is the prerogative of famous workmen to be acceptable all over the world.” (735). Bacon is acknowledging that all scientists do not work only for the sake of humanity, but have personal motivations. This motivation leads scientists to create both good and bad things for the world. Are these personal motivations good or bad for science and the world? Can the negative results be contained through government? Later on, Bacon calls science a monster. Pesic dismisses this to, “mean marvel or prodigy” (32). But has science become a monster in the world, creating devices like the atomic bomb that benefit few and hurt many more? Is this simply the nature of science or a product of personal motivation?