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    Name: RAMIREZ, Christine Marie T.

    February 4, 2021
    Course and Section: BS Accountancy 2201

    Science, Technology and Society (GED 109)

    Activity 5
    1. What are the best and the most useful inventions in the 20th and 21st centuries?

    Many inventions have arisen during the 20th and 21st centuries. These
    inventions have given their own purposes depending on what the inventors want to
    achieve. Here are the personal choices of mine which represent the best and most
    useful inventions during those times.

    First on the list are the airplanes. We cannot deny the fact that transportation is
    one of the essential needs of people. Land travel is very common and helpful but it is
    time-consuming and going to the places that have the presence of body of saltwater is
    very difficult. Although there are ships or boats there is still struggle travelling outside
    the country. The birth of airplanes solves these challenges. Leaving the country and
    entering other countries are more convenient and does not take so much time in order
    to arrive in the desired places. It is not only applicable for international flight but also for
    domestic flights that exploring one’s country is easier, as well as imports and exports
    because of aircrafts and we are able to achieve globalization.

    Next useful invention that is popular are gadgets such as cellphones, laptops,
    tablets, computer and the like. It is evident especially in our situation today that these
    gadgets play a vital role in education, work and day-to-day activities. Through these we
    are able to connect to other people and not only by face-to-face interaction.
    Communication is very important nowadays and with the help of the gadgets we are
    able to achieve that communication.

    In relation to gadgets are the existence of internet. It is already a necessity to us


    to have internet connection and through this we are not only communicating through
    text or call but there are chats picture posted on Facebook, Instagram, twitter, etc.
    Access to internet benefited people especially students to research unfamiliar topics,
    questions that will help in gaining more knowledge. Although physical books are helpful,
    having internet is more convenient to look for answers because in just one click you will
    be able to see what you are looking for.

    2. What do you think is the worst invention of mankind?

    If there are useful inventions of course there is an opposite of it which are the
    worst invention of mankind. It may be useful at some point but I think it has a high
    possibility of causing harmful effects not only to the environment but to the society.

    One of the examples of dangerous invention is the nuclear weapons. It is known


    to be releasing energy in an explosive manner. With the definition given to it even
    though I have not seen a real one, the first thing that will come into my mind is that it will
    cause damage to the areas surrounded by the explosion. It may be used as a defense
    from the invaders but it can also be used to threaten the victims. Atomic bomb is under
    the nuclear weapon and it is clearly harmful for the people and the environment.

    Another worst invention is the dynamite which is used for fishing. Dynamite
    fishing causes destruction to the aquatic ecosystem. Also, this invention might be
    helpful for others because they are able to catch sufficient fish for their business but it is
    selfish of them to harm the environment. It destroys the ecosystem of the living things
    which is basically our source of food.
    3. What kinds of things do inventors need to think about before they try to build
    something? Why?

    • Purpose. The reason why you are building something should be clear.

    • Benefits. Having its purpose, it should benefit the society or the environment in
    which will be useful and relevant.

    • Effects. Keep in mind that in trying to build something you should consider its
    effects to the society and environment. Bear in mind questions like: will it harm
    the environment? Will it affect the lifestyle of the people? What might happen in
    the long run if the invention will be successful?

    • Planning. In order to build a successful invention, you should have a concrete


    and detailed plan on how to assemble and make something.

    • Process. Keep in mind that it will take a lot of time to have a successful invention.
    Trust the process and everything will fall into place.

    4. Can you name some inventions you are looking forward to?

    • Robots
    • Portals to travel
    • Capsules that are used for medicine
    • Hologram Technology
    • Virtual Reality MMORPG

    5. What would you invent if you are a scientist?

    If I were given a chance to be a scientist, the invention that came into my mind
    considering the situation that the whole world is facing is medicine or vaccine against
    COVID-19. It may sound common and there are already existing vaccines against it but
    I want to produce an effective medicine that will guarantee cure. Given the state of the
    world, it is practical and beneficial to create not only for my country but for everyone.
    Even though we are getting used to the new normal, we are still looking forward for the
    world to heal and bring back our old way of living. It may take a lot of time and effort to
    come up with the effective one without having negative or side effects but it will be an
    honor to make a vaccine or medicine against COVID-19.

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