Alright, let's dive into the deep end! This chapter starts off with metaphors from Bacon about surpassing the boundaries of our knowledge, and taking a trip to the metaphorical end of the world. Sounds adventurous, right? But we're not done with metaphors yet. We've got more coming from Harry M. Collins and Trevor Pinch, who compare science to a creature from Jewish mythology. Can you guess which creature? It's a golem!

Now, let's decode this interesting concept and make it as fun as your favourite video game! Ready to level up? Let's go!

You might be thinking, "A golem? What's that?" Think of it like a clay figure from Jewish folklore that can be magically brought to life. Imagine being able to shape a creature from clay and then command it to do your bidding. You want it to clean your room, or maybe do your math homework? Voila, done! Sounds cool, right? But it's not always that simple. While it's powerful and can do amazing things, it can also be clumsy and wreak havoc if not controlled properly. Think of it like a robot in a science fiction movie that gets out of hand!

So, how is science similar to a golem? Science, like a golem, is incredibly powerful. It can help us understand the world around us, create new technologies, cure diseases, and even predict the weather (well, sort of!).

But just like the golem, it can also be tricky to handle. Remember when people thought the earth was flat? Or when we used to think that the sun orbited around the earth? Those were scientific ideas that turned out to be not so accurate. Similarly, science can sometimes get things wrong, or can be used for harm—think of nuclear weapons or climate change.