How can you eradicate superstition with help of science?

Answer 1

Superstitions are always associated with Solar Eclipse, specially in India, where Astrologers make fast money by indicting fear in the public. This is happening since centuries. Earlier our Ancestors didn't wanted to see the Eclipse, fearing EYE SAFETY, as they were neither had safety mechanisms, nor aware of Scientific Methods to witness this Fantastic Celestial Event, and hence propagated blind beliefs and superstitions to avoid watching the Eclipse. This is the main reason why people even today, do not want to come out of their homes, during the Eclipse.

Times changed now, with easy availability of SOLAR FILTERS, and the Scientific Community, atleast now should aggressively encourage everybody to witness this Astronomical Wonder, with Media supporting the same, and provide resources to the public for procuring safe and scientific methods to witness eclipse like www.astronomyindia.org/shop

Once they witness the Eclipse and get thrilled, they lose the fear of viewing the Eclipse, and also simultaneously shun Superstitions related with Eclipse.

Answer 2

It is extremely difficult to eradicate superstition. Science gives people a logical way of thinking, that can enable them to understand why superstition is not valid, however, it takes quite a bit of education and intelligence to get to the point of truly understanding science. Large portions of the human race have not been able to get to that point, and, I fear, never will. Even so, we must do what we can to promote education and to reduce superstition.