Mary Shelley's gothic, seminal science fiction text "Frankenstein" depicts the enlightening scientific world during the Industrial Revolution, where its frame narrative cautions about the negative connotations involved with unnatural science. ... " Shelley contrasts the scientific revolution to the aftermath of technology portrayed in "Blade Runner", as these mutual texts in time reflect differing contexts of similar human experiences and values. ... Despite the overcrowded multi-cultural society, it ironically reaps isolation due to overtaking technologies, &quo...

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The transition from early 19th century England when Romanticism was challenging aspects of the dominant Enlightenment discourse founded upon science and rationalism to late 20th century American, a period influenced by Reaganomics and rampant scientific development in cloning and technology reveals a shift in societal values. ... Thus, Shelley criticizes the human tendency to disregard nature in favor of the pursuit of scientific discovery. ... Furthermore, while in Frankenstein nature is idealised and a counterpoint to Victor's scientific endeavours, Blade Runner is devoid of natural ...

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Whilst Cooper enforces his contention in a relatively hysterical manner, Leonard Hofstadter also contends that cloning should not become a widespread practice, for the scientific "progress" of cloning is essentially not beneficial to society. ... In contrast, Hofstadter attempts to persuade his readers by questioning in a more subtle manner; therefore, Hofstadter appears to be taking a more restrained approach by using phrases such as "Who will benefit from such technology?" and "What limits or controls should be placed on taking the technology further?... ", Coop...

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Electrical engineers play a vital role in the production of communications, satellites, computers, industrial robots, medical and scientific instruments, missile control systems, radio, radar, and television sets. ... Some universities, junior and community colleges, and technical institutes offer two-year and four-year degree programs in certain specialized areas of engineering technology, such as computer maintenance and electronics. Engineering technology programs prepare students for basic design and production work in engineering rather than for jobs that require extensive knowledge of ...

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We are continuously at odds with ourselves to further humanity through breakthroughs in medical technology and to protect us all by making every human the beneficiary of these advancements. ... And through the methodologies of government and health officials, the self is represented as a scientific body, claiming a certain level of biological deterministic ideology, where a certain class of beings, deemed biologically equivalent, is wholly receptive to similar treatment. ... The rapid and aggressive advancements in medical technology, the experimentation of new methodologies on human "test s...

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McCloskey reasons that the economy was growing as rapidly as permitted by the growth of its resources and the effective exploitation of the available technology. ... McCloskey addresses the issue that some believe British technology fell behind that of the US and Germany and finds that there was indeed a sharp fall in the 1900s before it actually became negative by 1910, but in his opinion, the UK matched both the US and Germany for productivity growth. Hobsbawm blames the British education system for what he sees as Britain falling behind other nations with its technology, he thinks there w...

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In peacetime, this serves to promote friendly relations between sending states and receiving states, helping to develop their economic, cultural and scientific relations. ... Improved technology and communication, and the presence of an international media are challenging the function of the diplomat as an observer and reporter, since the home government can now enjoy easy access to information. ... At the same time, diplomacy still has a role in collecting information, since the expanded scope of foreign relations ensures that more data would be needed and cannot be handled by technology an...

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Unfortunately, the communist ideal only works in either a total global domination situation, in which free exchange of goods, information, and technology are not only possible, but are indeed the goal; or in an isolated system, with no inputs and no interference. ...

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