Sir John Vane The Benefits Of Bayer Aspirin

By “blue-sky” research, Sir John Vane means researching and spending time partaking in activities that a person is genuinely interested in, not wasting time on activities with a goal of reaching an end-product or result. Essentially, Sir John Vane uses the notion of “blue-sky” research to push the goal of taking part in what a person is interested in, not in something with a goal of otherwise selfish notions. Advantages to “blue-sky” research, as explained by Sir John Vane, include the development of Bayer aspirin and its’ effects. Because of Felix Hoffman’s genuine interest in his research, aspirin was invented, therefore proving beneficial to millions across the globe today. Ian Frazier connects “blue-sky” research to playing in the woods
Originally conducting research to help improve upon the bitter taste of a different drug, aspirin was invented by the addition of a “simple side-arm to the salicylate molecule,” (346). Today, aspirin helps relieve headaches, fevers, rheumatism, but most importantly, helps improve the health of those around us today. Such large scale benefits given by such a discovery are immeasurable to this day. Without stumbling upon such a beneficial discovery, many today would be struggling with easily preventable issues. However, due to Hoffman’s genuine interest in his “blue-sky” research, such a miracle discovery was made, helping prove that without such research, society would be poorer as would be our health. Today, research measures that “taking an aspirin every day reduces the risk of heart attack or stroke by up to 50%,”
As a young child, Frazier found happiness in playing in the woods, until one day, figured out that he had grown too old for such a hobby, choosing to then find out a new activity to enjoy. As an adult, Mora found happiness and joy through exploring museums, going so far as to describe them as pleasure havens, entranced by the beauty of “nature’s grandeur…” (343). With such a contrast in age and activity both authors participated in, marginal activities prove to show up in any stage of life. Marginal activities covering such a wide range not only helps the growth and development of one’s self, but also helps the growth and development of society as a whole