The Scientific Revolution has affected people by altering their worldview and challenging traditional structures, leading to the Enlightenment and subsequent critical discourse. Technological changes have transformed societies and the environment, yet issues of morality, aesthetics, and spirituality remain outside scientific inquiry.
People have been affected by enduring issues related to the Scientific Revolution in various ways, particularly in how they view the universe and their place in it. The key principles of the Scientific Revolution, with its emphasis on an orderly and rational universe, challenged traditional Christianity's views and therefore the societal structures implicit in those views. This revolution paved the way for the Enlightenment, where a critical spirit and robust exchange of ideas scrutinized everything from religion to monarchy. Furthermore, technological advancements through history, especially during the Industrial Revolution, have transformed human social, economic, political, and ecological relationships, promoting both progress and ecological concerns. Meanwhile, the modern era has seen information technology and digital revolutions, which have raised concerns about privacy and facilitated movements for political change. However, scientific methods cannot be applied to every aspect of human experience; areas such as morality, aesthetics, or spirituality remain beyond its explicative reach.