It seems that the massive expounding of and reliance on scientific theories and research results with which we are becoming so familiar, hearing so frequently, is something of a backlash to the ignorance and denial by a certain segment of society (I'll leave that to the reader to identify that segment). At times, it does almost seem as though we are becoming saturated with 'scientism', especially in an effort to counter the hyperbolic nonsense of the climate change deniers, flat earthers, et al. But, ultimately you are correct in identifying it as a tool, I think. Perhaps some take it a bit too far.

Let us hope science will always produce the best results for mankind.

Belief is the mind killer, science can open up new horizons. It is a 'tool' ? An interesting way to view it, neither right or wrong.

Mama Aje, Mobile! Ibae se Mama! Bendiciones! She will be fine! Will history repeat itself! OH mio! Everybody fearful of nuclear indeed by irresponsible children that we have surrendered our power as a people to, but this biosphere house other elements that will destroy us first before she is destroyed by her children! This universe is vast with older residents....people is foolish.

K