Wow. Profound, uh, observation. However, I think that extending average life expectency from the late 20s to the late 70s counts for something. Again, if you don't like modernity, you're more than welcome to retreat to a cave where you can live off berries and whatever offal you manage to scavenge.
It's not a matter of "counting for something" that is being discussed. It is "saving" lives. Science does not save any lives.