Modern science, technology revolutions from "summary" of Worlds Together, Worlds Apart (Fifth Edition) (Vol. One-Volume) by Robert Tignor,Jeremy Adelman,Peter Brown,Benjamin Elman,Stephen Kotkin,Gyan Prakash,Brent Shaw,Stephen Aron,Xinru Liu,Suzanne Marchand,Holly Pittman,Michael Tsin
Modern science and technology have been responsible for some of the most revolutionary changes in our world today. From the invention of the internet to the development of robotics, the effects of these advancements have been felt in almost every area of our lives.- Technology plays a vital role in our existence today and has transformed our lives for the better. In recent times, modern science and technology have shook up society as revolutions were sparked by improvements that changed how people interact with one another.
- Modern technology has made many advancements in areas of aerospace, agriculture and engineering as materials are created from nanotechnology and microcomputers, pushing the boundaries of human innovation.
- The 20th century saw rapid development of medical technology such as drugs, vaccines, anaesthetics, imaging techniques and surgical procedures, that have allowed us to live longer and healthier lives than ever before.
- Of course, technological advancement carries risks as well such as social isolation due to increased usage of online activities or depletion of natural resources due to rising levels of production due to automation and robotics.
- Many of us take access to the internet or use of mobile phones for granted today, however, these inventions are relatively new technologies that have revolutionised communication between distant people around the world.
- Vehicles powered by batteries have also improved transportation significantly while becoming more environmentally savvy. Additionally, machines incorporated in production systems have increased efficiency and lower costs that have eased distribution of products across borders.
