In today's society, critical thinking may be in short supply. It's unusual for people to question the traditions they grew up with. While this ignorance may be safe and simple, its outcome is ultimately problematic. In the satire Cat's Cradle, Kurt Vonnegut demonstrates that indiscreet faith in anything will inevitably end in tragedy. Vonnegut demonstrates this by using sensitive topics such as science and religion. Nowadays, society depends a lot on science; it provides jobs, provides technology that saves lives, and advances our society in many positive ways. However, society often does not grasp the negative aspects of science. Vonnegut identifies many problems with the overall perspective on science in Cat's Cradle, issues that are still relevant today. In this novel, John, the protagonist, sets out to write a book called "The Day the World Ended" about the important people involved in the first atomic bomb. He then studies the character of Felix Hoenikker, based on the real father of the atomic bomb, Robert Oppenheimer. John soon becomes involved with the chaotic Hoenikker family and all their personal matters. After a minimal amount of research, John realizes that Felix Hoenikker's dominant characteristic was his profound naivety. According to the Hoenikker family's youngest child, Newt, his father saw himself as an “eight-year-old on a spring morning on his way to school” (Vonnegut 11). Felix often boasts of this characteristic, but while it may be an advantage to have the curiosity of a child, it does not mean that it is advisable to have the same level of maturity as him. After the death of his wife, Felix forces his daughter Angela to drop out of school so he can have someone to take care of him. Furthermore, he... middle of paper... activities such as Religion. Science and religion are sometimes seen as indisputable authorities, but to preserve peace and morality the general public must learn to challenge them. . While there are moments of debate about these controversial topics, people often don't spend enough time becoming aware of the world around them. Vonnegut uses this satire to establish the threats of blind faith. Many of the tragic events in Cat's Cradle would never have happened if the characters had thought critically in such difficult situations. It is important for people to learn about world issues on their own because sources such as science and religion can be prejudicial. Cat's Cradle is a call to the audience to question authority and never accept anything on blind faith. Works Cited Vonnegut, Kurt. The cat's cradle. New York, NY Delta Trade Paperback, 1998-1963. Press.