of media and ICT in building a peaceful world." The theme of the 2009 International Essay Contest for Young People was "The role of science in building a better world." Scientific progress has brought many benefits to humanity‚ while some applications of science have had adverse impacts. Young people were invited to express their vision for the future of science‚ and the kind of studies or researches they wish to engage in. 4‚506 essay entries were received from as many as 134 countries. This
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Modern Technologies How did I ever survive living in an archaic world without modern technology? I remember the days of physically moving your body up from the couch over to the TV to change the channel. A time when there were few television networks‚ all of which were local by the way‚ would sign off by airing a taped recording of the American flag proudly waving while the Star Spangled Banner played in the background. Today‚ I absolutely could not imagine living without modern technologies
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Good morning Honourable Judges‚ Respected Teachers and my dear friends‚ Science and Technology today‚ are a synonym for life‚ every aspect of it is governed by science. The mechanization has reduced human beings to robots. Our activities‚ our action‚ even our thoughts are scientific now. Albert Einstein once said “It would be possible to describe everything scientifically‚ but it would make no sense; it would be without meaning‚ as if you described a Beethoven symphony as a variation of wave
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Scientists and other researchers should focus their research on areas that are likely to benefit the greatest number of people. Science is the study of the nature and behavior of natural things and the knowledge that we obtain about them. And scientists are people who are keen to discover the undefined phenomena and are willing to devote themselves to their studies. Therefore‚ science is not born for the benefits of human kind and it will be profaned by the motivation of benefiting the greatest number of
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We live in the age of technology. We commute by automobiles and airplanes and communicate by emails and mobiles. The media and the Internet provide us the latest information from all over the world. Movies filled with hi-tech special effects entertain us. Air conditioners and room heaters keep our life comfortable despite climatic inconveniences. Technology has changed almost every of our lives. Of course‚ technology may have concerns about the pollution and environmental problems. But overall most
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Modern Technology Technology has increased within the last ten years. It has made communication much easier and more convenient. People communicate on a daily basis‚ and with modern technology‚ people can communicate much easier and faster. Modern technology has changed the way teen’s deal with one another by increasing communication‚ making communication faster‚ and decreasing the amount of time spent face to face. First‚ modern technology has changed the way teens deal with one another by increasing
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1 Science Fiction Can Be An Influence To The Evolution Of Technology William W. Whitman COM/156: University Composition and Communication II February 24‚ 2013 Professor Karen Nowak 2 Science Fiction Can Be an Influence to the Evolution of Technology Introduction Science fiction and technology have been working hand-in-hand for years. Authors like Gene Rodenberry have influenced many inventors to create technological devices such as touch screen computers‚ iPads and tablets. Even Star
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Modern society which is very complex and often contradictory has its origin in the ancient times as far back as 4000 years ago. Deeply rooted in spirituality‚ yet having equal attraction towards materialism‚ sometimes leading to unethical behaviour‚ inclination and commitment towards science‚ logic and reason‚ yet superstitious practices are rampant. Untouchability has been constitutionally abolished and caste and community based discrimination banned‚ its practice is common and it is a major tool
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possible vernacular definitions or registered in a dictionary of what is modern‚ what makes modernism and what led us to modernity. It is wide known that whatever allow us to call something modern is still part of a ongoing process nowadays‚ so in order to try to define it we must take it into account. Modernism – noun 1. modern character‚ tendencies‚ or values; adherence to or sympathy with what is modern. 2. a modern usage or characteristic. 3. a deliberate philosophical and practical estrangement
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Nowadays‚ the development of science and technology is very rapid. These few years‚ there are numerous of reproduced animals. Genetic engineering is widely used. It seems that the scientific methods will allow people to modify the genes of their babies in the coming future. If I could choose how my child to be‚ health should be the most important area. The child should not be handicapped‚ otherwise he might feel inconvenience in his life. His proper growth will also be hindered. Besides‚ he
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