Has alchemy been superceded by modern science?
This is probably the most commonly asked question by heavily left brain bias individuals. The basic supposition is that humanity has progressed greatly since the pre-Christian times and that modern science has a vastly greater understanding of and mastery over ‘things’. It is also taken for granted (based on the previous premise) that it is only through our advancement in technology that we are capable of fathoming the depths of nature. There is another side to this issue though that claims that where science has made some amazing advancements in understanding matter to the benefits of those who wish to exploit it, that it has also careered out of control to the point where it is likely to cause the near extinction of humanity in the near future. The eventuality, it is argued, is the result of a lack of understanding of the non-physical (or spiritual) side of nature. Besides these quite common claims about the role alchemy might play in a science ravaged society there is also the fact
