WAR OF THE CURRENTS
Lot 2A, Bo. Maduya, Carmona, Cavite
Assignment #1
War of the Currents
Submitted by:
2nd Semester
School Year2014-2015
BSIT401A
Submitted to: Mr. Cedric G. Ner Instructor
Name:Lope, Daniele N. Submission Date: January 12, 2015
Subj/Sec.: PHYSICS2/BSIT401A Rating:
Instructor: Mr. Cedric G. Ner
1. Science and Technology has two sides, theory and practice. Which is more important: theory, practice or combination of both?
For me, combination of both practice and theory is more important in Science and technology because like in the "War of Currents" when Thomas Edison dismissed the idea of Nikola Tesla using the alternating-current power transmission and later on Thomas Edison cane to regret that he had not listened to Nikola Tesla about it. This shows that practice maybe have a good point in Science but theories could help things out so things would be easier and discover new things that is better than what is practiced.
2. Let's say there is something that you passionately believe in. It may be a new invention, a new theory or anything obtained through scientific method. Then a competitor came along and offered an altternative, which is (apparently) superior to your idea. Which of the following is the best course of action:
a. Investigate the weaknesses of the competitor and emphasize them in a grand campaign.
b. Investigate the competitor's idea and your own ida for both strength and weaknesses. See if there is a way to improve your idea.
c. Use rhetoric to promote your idea and destroy the other.
d. None of the above. If this is the case, specify what will be your actions.
I would choose the 3rd option “Use rhetoric to promote your idea and destroy the other” like what Thomas Edison did. He carried out a campaign to discourage the use of alternating current and spreading disinformation on fatal AC accidents and other negative stuffs for using AC. It maybe not a good
Assignment #1
War of the Currents
Submitted by:
2nd Semester
School Year2014-2015
BSIT401A
Submitted to: Mr. Cedric G. Ner Instructor
Name:Lope, Daniele N. Submission Date: January 12, 2015
Subj/Sec.: PHYSICS2/BSIT401A Rating:
Instructor: Mr. Cedric G. Ner
1. Science and Technology has two sides, theory and practice. Which is more important: theory, practice or combination of both?
For me, combination of both practice and theory is more important in Science and technology because like in the "War of Currents" when Thomas Edison dismissed the idea of Nikola Tesla using the alternating-current power transmission and later on Thomas Edison cane to regret that he had not listened to Nikola Tesla about it. This shows that practice maybe have a good point in Science but theories could help things out so things would be easier and discover new things that is better than what is practiced.
2. Let's say there is something that you passionately believe in. It may be a new invention, a new theory or anything obtained through scientific method. Then a competitor came along and offered an altternative, which is (apparently) superior to your idea. Which of the following is the best course of action:
a. Investigate the weaknesses of the competitor and emphasize them in a grand campaign.
b. Investigate the competitor's idea and your own ida for both strength and weaknesses. See if there is a way to improve your idea.
c. Use rhetoric to promote your idea and destroy the other.
d. None of the above. If this is the case, specify what will be your actions.
I would choose the 3rd option “Use rhetoric to promote your idea and destroy the other” like what Thomas Edison did. He carried out a campaign to discourage the use of alternating current and spreading disinformation on fatal AC accidents and other negative stuffs for using AC. It maybe not a good