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sometimes{{U}} (52) {{/U}}new problems our of the "solution". Science
has to do with discovering the facts and relationships between observable
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that serve to organize these facts and relationships; technology has to do with
tools, techniques, and procedures for implementing the findings of
science. Progress in science{{U}} (55) {{/U}}the human factor. And this is justly so. Scientists, who seek to comprehend the{{U}} (56) {{/U}}and know the truth within the highest degree of accuracy and{{U}} (57) {{/U}}cannot pay attention to their own or other people's likes or dislikes or to{{U}} (58) {{/U}}ideas about the fitness of things. What scientists discover may shock or anger people—as did Darwin's theory of evolution. But even a(n){{U}} (59) {{/U}}truth is more than likely to be useful; besides, we have the option of refusing to believe it. But{{U}} (60) {{/U}}so with technology; we do not have the option of refusing to hear the sonic boom produced by a supersonic aircraft flying{{U}} (61) {{/U}}; we do not have the option of refusing to breathe polluted air; and we do not have the option of living in a nonatomic age. Unlike science, progress in{{U}} (62) {{/U}}must be measured in{{U}} (63) {{/U}}of the human factor. Technology must be our slave and not the reverse. The legitimate purpose of technology is to serve people—people in general, not merely some people; and future generations, not merely{{U}} (64) {{/U}}who presently wish to{{U}} (65) {{/U}}advantage for themselves. Technology must be humanistic if it is to lead to a better world. |