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1. How does Science and Technology influence people nowadays?
Science and Technology greatly changed and influenced how people live,
work, and function on a day-to-day basis. It brought a huge impact on society and
continues to influence people nowadays. By drastically changing our means of
communication, the way we work, purchase, pay bills, use gadgets, our methods of
transportation, apply science in school, research, and even in business management
and problem-solving. It made our life better and easier. Science and Technology
can be seen in every corner of society and their impact continues to flourish as we
move forward to a more innovative world.
2. What are the challenges and drawbacks posed by the dynamism and
immensity of scientific and technological progress to the ways humans live?
Science and Technology brought many benefits and advantages for humans.
However, no matter how beneficial these are to us, science and technology also
have their setbacks if wrongly used or used in excess. In the field of technology,
though it made life easier and allow us to live comfortably with the aid of
machines, gadgets, and innovations - in consequence, it had made us lazy and
dependent on these things. As humans continue to build houses, vehicles, factories,
the environment, and natural resources were slowly depleting and destroying. We
became more isolated, lonely, addicted, and dependent as we progress to a more
high-tech world. In the field of science - we all know that knowledge is power, and
power can destroy us if it was used irresponsibly. Science can be used by other
people as a tool for mass destruction and can be used to deceive other people.
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