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By Justin Armstrong nbsp nbsp nbsp nbsp Can you imagine a world without the human race The world that humans are accustomed to is on the brink of a catastrophic event that could eliminate the human race The future is enforceable for many because new technology has been created to improve existence As a new millennium begins technology has become a way of life and new advancements could lead to...
By Bryan Brosseau nbsp nbsp nbsp One of the most controversial topics recently covered by the media is the progress of genetic research There are clearly benefits to this research and this branch of science shows great potential However there are many who protest this kind of development it seems that every sect has some reason why this area of technology should not be allowed to progress Many are fearful...
By Michael Carey nbsp nbsp nbsp nbsp China is the most densely populated country in the world The only country that comes close to China is India As of May 2000 there were 1 2085 billion people in China Until I took this class I never realized how much we the western world are hated by the rest of the world Many of them see us as the enemy who...
By Libby Carter nbsp nbsp nbsp An important problem in the theory of knowledge has been the status of the belief in other minds the belief that one s own consciousness is not the only consciousness in existence There is the view that the best way to explain the complex behavior of other bodies especially their ability to behave rationally and in particular to speak and communicate information is to...
By Supriya Donthamsetty nbsp nbsp nbsp One basic principle of the Christian religion is to protect the lives of the unborn As the most adamant protesters against abortion the Christians believe that if children are to be allowed to come to Christ they must first be allowed to come into the world They abide by the Bible which characterizes those who kill children as heathens 2 Chronicles 28 3 states...
By Anne Rothschild nbsp nbsp 1 Catastrophic ScenariosJoy Bill Why the Future Doesn t Need Us Negative prophecy from Sun Microsystems co founder concerning perilous advances in biotechnology nanotechnology and genetic engineering www wired com wired archive 8 04 joy_pr html Lanier Jaron The Endgame of Humanism Humanism slips second to the development of science What effects this might have on psychology and culture as well as reactions against science...
By Marisa Faiz nbsp nbsp 1Humans have always aspired to be like God We have an innate sense to create things With the rapid advancement of technology this could one day lead to human extinction Even though we are populating the earth faster than we ever have we have more than 6 billion people on the planet but our way of life is soon to be on the decline We...
By Nicole Hancock nbsp nbsp The year 2000 has brought sweltering heat little rain and skyrocketing gas prices to the southeastern portion of the United States of America Intense temperatures and lack of rainfall have increased awareness and fear of global warming Society began to realize that global warming is happening right now and cannot be ignored At the fuel pumps drivers found themselves digging deeper into their pockets to...
By Leah Hausman nbsp nbsp As concerns grow regarding human developmental impact upon the environment and its future the international community has been searching for a way in which to allow the continuation of development while preserving the environment Despite the difficulties that the concept of sustainable development has faced during the infancy of its global application I believe that it offers the best principles and methods to achieve such...
By Reas Kondraschow nbsp nbsp Gene therapy was discovered in the 1980 s a few years after researchers were already able to isolate specific genes from DNA These techniques matured from the massive surge of ideas generated during the Recombinant DNA rDNA era Over 40 years ago James Watson and Francis Crick discovered the structure of deoxyribonucleic acid DNA Gene therapy is basically the repairing of genes to correct for...
By Susan D Maples nbsp nbsp Genetically modified foods Three simple words that have incited much angst in the international trade arena Bombs in Seattle the burnings of crops vandalism of Burger Kings and McDonalds and the boycotting of major brands are all results of this controversial topic What are the causes of this uproar How can they be solved Where will the future take the ldquo hot potato of...
By Heather Meyer nbsp nbsp The growth of technology has been plagued with opposition because of public concern The advancement of genetically modified foods has been no different Despite all of the benefits that are possible with this type of engineering this technology has faced intense heat from the public and the media Not only do scientists have current uses for these products but new uses are being discovered every...
By Heather Meyer nbsp nbsp The growth of technology has been plagued with opposition because of public concern The advancement of genetically modified foods has been no different Despite all of the benefits that are possible with this type of engineering this technology has faced intense heat from the public and the media Not only do scientists have current uses for these products but new uses are being discovered every...
By Leanna Myers nbsp nbsp Introduction Humanity will soon be wallowing in its own wastes The amount of garbage produced in the United States is the highest rate in the world roughly twice as much per person as West Europeans and the Japanese We are an extremely wasteful society Currently Americans produce over 208 millions tons of Municipal Solid Waste MSW every year That s about four and a half...
By John Newberry nbsp nbsp The power of science today is a bewildering concept to many people too foreign to be understood or accepted Yet when one searches deep they may understand that seemingly impossible forecasts from scientists may actually be true and far less scary than they once seemed The lack of understanding always creates fear and paranoia but today scientist and optimist alike want to open the eyes...
By Natalia Parra nbsp nbsp Conflicting interest have always existed but they nbsp are on the rise for the simple reason that the nbsp previous existing barriers and frontiers of the world nbsp are disappearing therefore increasing the variables nbsp that play a role in the world economy politics and nbsp social concern In recent years there has been a nbsp noticeable increase in grass root movements expressing nbsp their...
By Kelli Pushman nbsp nbsp Everyone wants to be beautiful smart perfect immune to disease and have longevity However if this or will it ever be a possibility remains to be seen Is it ethical to use genetic engineering as a source for improving the quality of life These questions will soon face the human race and the answers to these questions are inevitable Many oppose the prospect of altering...
By Anne Rothschild nbsp nbsp Today rsquo s society faces a unique situation unlike any other presented in the sphere of man rsquo s existence For the first time options concerning how to guide development and steer society are in the hands of the people rather than the few elite Previously the small distinct upper class held all of the responsibility concerning every aspect of society They enacted laws maintained...
Biotechnology is not a new phenomenon among human beings For over 10 000 years mankind has manipulated plants and animals through various breeding and agricultural techniques in order to make them more productive and fruitful However the last half century and particularly the last decade has seen tremendous steps in our abilities to manipulate our environment No longer are we limited to using breeding techniques for genetic alteration that only...
By Michael Walker nbsp nbsp INTRODUCTION The relationship between science and religion throughout history has been one of theoretical conflict and deeply held passion As the great scientists of the Renaissance pushed the boundaries of the orthodox beliefs the church fought to uphold them Darwin withheld his work on the evolution of man because he knew of this delicate relationship and the potentially dangerous consequences that could result from challenging...
By Dayna Watson nbsp nbsp Just as a photograph gives only a fleeting glimpse of what it intends to nbsp capture the international media gives people of the world a very narrow view nbsp of what the biotechnological revolution entails Not only are there problems nbsp with the way the biotechnological revolution is portrayed in the media there nbsp is the monstrous task of getting adequate news coverage to keep...