A lot of the time, we hear about the wonders of technology, and how something new and shiny will revolutionalise the way we work/play/sleep/ (insert verb of choice). But here is a list that compiles some of our more… dubious inventions.
Questions:
Has technology failed us?
Too often, we use technology frivolously. How far do you agree with this statement?
“When faced with uncertainty about our future, the only responsible choice, the only defensible choice, is [to take action on climate change] in order to eliminate [catastrophic consequences] as a possibility. Because the risk of not acting far outweighs the risk of acting.”
“Because the only way we truly get into [making governments take action on climate change] is changes in public policy and those only change when enough people demand it”
- Greg Craven
Watch his youtube video:
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As a result of two years of debate with the youtube community on the argument presented in his video, Greg Craven wrote a book, ”What’s the Worst That Could Happen? A Rational Response to the Climate Change Debate”:
“…superbly crafted…. A must read.”
-Gen. Anthony Zinni, USMC (Ret.)
“This book trumps most of our accounts of the global warming crisis.”
-author Bill McKibben
“Al Gore should share his Nobel peace prize.”
-The “New Scientist”
“This is a tremendous book and well worth anyone’s time to read…. You’re in for a treat—Craven is funny as well as exceptionally clear, and wise.”
-Kim Stanley Robinson, Hugo and Nebula Award-winning author of the Mars Trilogy and Science in the Capital
“This is a terrifically thoughtful book…. Cravens book shines an illuminating floodlight on how we think about global warming.”
-Ross Gelbspan, author, “The Heat Is On” and “Boiling Point”
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Questions:
Should the world act now to fight climate change?
“New media is a tool of paramount importance in today’s society”. Assess the validity of this statement.
“New media is empowerment”. Discuss.
“It’s a very sad situation that in some places so many are dying from this, because we have shown here inNorway that Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) can be controlled, and with not too much effort,” said Jan Hendrik-Binder, Oslo’s MRSA medical adviser. “But you have to take it seriously, you have to give it attention, and you must not give up.”
The World Health Organization says antibiotic resistance is one of the leading public health threats on the planet. A six-month investigation by The Associated Press found overuse and misuse of medicines has led to mutations in once curable diseases like tuberculosis and malaria, making them harder and in some cases impossible to treat.
Now, in Norway’s simple solution, there’s a glimmer of hope.
[full article here]
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Question:
Advances in Science and Technology only open the door to abuse. To what extent do you agree?
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