Definition of Side Effects

Everything that happens around us and even in the universe is governed by an idea: a cause causes an effect. The cause-effect mechanism (also known as the principle of causality) helps us understand the phenomena we observe and everything that exists. In this way, something happens (an effect) because there is a cause that causes it. And the effects produced can be divided into primary and secondary.

Let's take an illustrative example: someone takes a pain reliever to relieve a headache. The primary effect is obvious, that the pain disappears, but there are a number of side effects (in this case, if we consult the prescription of the drug we can know what they are precisely).

We are not always aware of what the side effects of a decision are. In fact, on many occasions they can be so negative that if they were known in advance it is very likely that another type of decision would have been taken.

Side effects and knowledge

Knowledge rational and, in a very special way the

approach scientist, try to predict events. Consequently, it is feasible to know the side effects related to the cause that originates them. However, margin From scientific activity, it is not easy to anticipate side effects. This circumstance entails a problem of a general nature: we cannot project the consequences of our actions.

Side effects and war

War is a situation that by definition is undesirable and no one in their right mind can be in favor of a conflict warlike. However, war is a reality in the history of humanity and, despite its negative effects Obviously, there are a whole series of advances or secondary effects that have been originated due to the war: the technology military adapted to the environment civil wave generalization of the use of antibiotics to heal the wounded on the battlefield. These examples serve to illustrate the paradox that exists in the concept of side effects: something good can create a negative effect and something negative can be the source of a solution very positive.

No side effects

In the sphere of medicine conventional Medications have a number of side effects, and some are so damaging that an alternative is worth considering. Alternative medicine aims, precisely, to provide a curative solution in which there are no side effects and harmful to our health.

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