Can you really be so naive?
Without pure science theory, there is no technology for the technicians (physicians, electricians, computer repairmen) to work with.
Do you seriously believe modern electronics would be possible without an understanding of quantum mechanics?
I hope the irony isnt lost here. Science has allowed you to promote your luddism on the internet rather than the street corner.
Please do calm down and read what I have actually written. I do not promote Luddism: I do not oppose technology or "pure science theory," whether it be quantum mechanics, general relativity, or evolution.
That said, I doubt you can find an electrician anywhere who uses quantum electrodynamics to figure out how to wire your house. QED isn't necessary for that kind of work; AC circuit theory will do just fine.
Is it necessary or even helpful for a practicing physician to know the theory of evolution? I put that question to my brother, who is a physician. He replied that it might be helpful if he every had to treat a Neanderthal.
But what about the training of physicians? Surely evolution is discussed in medical schools, right? My brother thought the question silly: the medical curriculum is so full that there is no room for even a cursory discussion of evolution. It never came up while he was in medical school. Nor does it come up in the daily practice of medicine.
The same is true of my profession. My doctorate is in Engineering. Evolution plays no role whatsoever in my research or teaching. It simply never comes up. If somehow some great discovery were made tomorrow that completely invalidated the theory of evolution (imagine a fossil bearing the label "Made by God"), it would have no effect on what I do or how I do it. None.
So do I believe in evolution? Well, my colleagues in Biology assure me that evolutionary theory is useful to them, so I accept evolution as a valid model, and I believe in it as much as I believe in any other useful scientific model. If and when it ever ceases to be useful, biologists will undoubtedly replace it with a better model. They (and I) will accept that one too—until something better comes along.
Pure science? Is that something like PC science?