John F. Kennedy believes science has had a negative impact on our world. In his Inaugural Address, Kennedy explains, "Finally, to those nations who would make themselves our adversary, we offer not a pledge but a request: that both sides begins anew the quest peace, before the dark powers of destruction unleashed by science engulf all humanity in planned or accidental self-destruction." What Kennedy wants to say is that science will lead us to a generation in which we are corrupted. The day has come where the instruments of war have outpaced the instruments of peace. If one plans revenge, we will easily put ourselves up for destruction. There is also the possibility of unintentionally destroying one another.
With every evil, there is a good. Although Kennedy thought science can have some negative effects, he also explain, "Together let us explore the stars, conquer the deserts, eradicate disease, tap the ocean depths, & encourage the arts & commerce." He wanted us to make good use of the knowledge we held in our hands & stored in our minds. Knowledge is our superpower, we can choose to use it for evil or good.
If every nation formed an alliance, there would be an endless amount of things one can create. Combining our knowledge, almost anything could be accomplished. Kennedy had a vision of all of us working together & "to 'undo the heavy burdens, & [to] let the oppressed go free.'" We can either use our knowledge against each other or combine them & start anew.
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