But, in truth, he is warning us about technology. ... Technology challenges nature to supply and reproduce. ... We do not want to destroy our human nature by clouding it with technology, but we need technology to advance our understanding of being. ... Heidegger sees a saving power to the danger in technology; this median of self and technology. ... Modern electronic technology seems to be cutting us away from scientific discovery and thought. ...

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This airfoil technology review explains the concept of the airfoil, and makes a brief survey about its origin, which abilities and properties it has, and where it is applied in everyday life. The Usefulness of Airfoil A Review of Airfoil Technology Airfoil unites very different types of machinery which have a widespread occurrence in peoples' lives. ... Companies worldwide, and even in space, use the scientific discovery of airfoil. ... Like airplanes, helicopter's blades use similar technology. ...

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By the way what are technologies? ... The world is full technology; almost everything you see is the result of technology. ... Yet those possibilities and realities do not deter us from using technology, or from designing new technologies. ... But advances in scientific discovery led to many changes in the thoughts, attitudes and paradigms of humans as to what technology meant to the changing society. ... Today the use of technology is tremendous. ...

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Jumping technology has helped us do that. But where do we draw the line on how far we go with this technology. ... Her birth shocked the scientific community and has spurred discussion about the possibility of human clones. ... One question is what if this technology got into the wrong hands? Further, what if Hitler had this technology in the 1940's? ...

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In today's society it seems as if anything can be accomplished through technology, and that scientist's have gone to far and are playing the role of God. ... Some people object on a purely ethical level while others favor cloning solely for the scientific advances it will produce. ... On the other hand there are those who feel that cloning is morally wrong and would produce both scientific and social problems. ... "Reproductive technologies are to allow people to produce or raise a child to whom they are biologically connected" (Wachbroit par. 19). ... If cloning should become s...

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They use ideas written about scientifically and use them to write a literary work of art. Many novels can be written on the same scientific idea. ... Each set of characters is faced with the moral side of their scientific work. ... Both Cliff and Robin are excellent examples of the moral fallibility of scientific minds. ... It is the morality of man and scientists that drives the scientific world to develop new technologies and to move forward into the future of the world. ...

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This report will focus on the description of these mysterious people, their fate, scientific research that is performed on the bodies, famous bog discoveries, and future of the bog bodies. ... Given the modern scientific techniques and technology in the world today, scientists and archaeologists can gather important information about the lives and deaths of these people and how they looked during their life, through facial reconstructions and remains of hair and clothing. SCIENTIFIC TECHNIQUES A very important tool in archaeology is Radiocarbon dating (also known ...

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Galileo made many contributions to technology, and he greatly advanced the world of modern science. ... Another thing he is given credit for is the scientific revolution. Many people believe that "the Scientific Revolution started with him, it was a period when reason overcame traditional thought." (Galileo Galilei and how he started the scientific revolution, http://library.bigchalk.com/cgi bin/WebObjects/WOPrimo.woa/41/wa/getDoc?... To sum up, Galileo was a great person, for what he did for science and technology. ...

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There are several well documented and well- articulated sources of information available on this issue already, so the following is a brief overview of some of the major scientific, ethical, pros and cons. ... These horrific, dreaded diseases have killed millions of people due to doctors or scientists not having a cure, but thanks to a scientific and medical breakthrough these diseases can and will be a thing of the past. With this new research scientists are hoping to gain important scientific knowledge about embryonic development and its application to related fields; curing deb...

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The discussion of these topics has been prevalent in every society since the novel's creation, from the science and technology of Mary Shelly's society, to our science and technology today. ... There were also advancements in science and technology during the romantic period. ... Darwin was one of the most influential people in science and technology during this time. ... With all of these scientific discoveries and theories being discovered and hypothesized, there was a lot of concern about the responsibilities and the dangers of science. ... Cloning has become one of the biggest ...

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An excerpt from Ann Okerson's article, "Who Owns Digital Works" (published in the magazine, "Scientific American"), clearly explains what types of property are protected under the United States copyright law: "The most recent revision of the U.S. copyright law, made in 1978, is far more thorough than its predecessors. ... This exists because premature exposure to the knowledge without training could cause "irreversible spiritual harm," according to Religious Technology Center (RTC)" (Fearer 351). ... Scientific American Publication. ...

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Investing in research, development and improved technology. 3. ... Chevron is recognized by government agencies as a valuable resource for information on the petroleum industry and often is asked to provide economic and scientific data. ... Technological Forces In the November 2000 issue of Smart Business, Chevron was ranked 13 based on companies who leverage technology by making sense of the Internet. "The Silicon Valley where Chevron calls home has rubbed off on the No.2 U.S. oil company, which has become both an incubator of Web-based businesses and a technology venture capitalist," s...

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However, with these new scientific discoveries come responsibility and new questions arise relating to moral and ethical issues. ... Even before technology increased, people were always trying to push the boundaries of human ability. ... According to the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), the process is not as extreme as someone might think. ... The electrical jolt seems to be a common thread between the fictional novel and scientific fact. This scientific practice has been dreamed up in many different ways and it is interesting to see how they all tie in together. ...

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This alarmed the Scotland public because of its scientific implications. ... When you think about it, killing a scientifically developed embryo that is only a few living cells, is not equivalent to killing a person. ... Though not feasible at current levels of technology and scientific understanding, this and similar concepts have been explored in various forms of fiction. ... But we are already playing God when we fly airplanes, do transplants, create nuclear energy, fly into space, use advanced technology, take medicine or even tell the weather. ...

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Shelley, after experiencing the deaths of her family members as well as new discoveries in science and technology, expressed how modern society influences the creature's establishment in her novel Frankenstein. ... Other than her family member's deaths, Shelley also considered the new change in her era, comprising of new thoughts in science and technology. ... Romanticism promoted the idea that humanity is connected to nature, and encouraged scientific discovery because acquiring knowledge of nature increased the understanding of humanity as well. ... The idea of "infusing a spa...

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These new technologies allow for the extraction and purification of minute amounts of fossilized DNA, which is then amplified, activated and replicated before being used for in vitro fertilization. ... This research may lead to a major scientific discovery that builds on the technologies already benefiting many humans" worldwide, especially infertile couples who want to have children. ... Now is the time for scientists and society to acknowledge that it is unjustifiable to use new techniques and scientific advances to solve today's problems but wrong to add new problems. Dinosaur cloning ...

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At sixteen he attempted to enroll at the Federal Institute of Technology but failed the entrance exam. ... Though he was still unknown to the scientific world, he began to attract a large circle of friends and admirers. ... In 1912 he chose to accept a job placing him in high authority at the Federal Institute of Technology, where he had originally studied. ... He also visited the battle sites of the war, and urged that Europe renew scientific and cultural links. ... He also continued his scientific research until the day he died. ...

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His repertoire consisted of a BS in Mechanical Engineering from the Berlin Institute Of Technology and a PhD in Physics from the University of Berlin (Sandmen). ... With this line of technology von Braun composed a proposal he dubbed Project Orbiter in 1954. ... The project was to use existing and proven technology unlike many other schemes which called for the application of untested machinery (Bergaust, 310). ... A Navy proposal, Project Vanguard was chosen since it could be shown as a non-military vehicle with peaceful, scientific purposes even though the technology had not yet been deve...

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For example, genetic technology can and has been used to determine the capacity of a person to contract certain diseases, such as sickle-cell anemia, which could cause many employers to hesitate in the hiring and training of such people. ... The complexity of scientific evidence, especially DNA profiling, has also caused many problems within the legal profession. ... People need to familiarize themselves with today's scientific research rather than relying on the credentials of a scientific expert witness. ... Lawyers need to increase their scientific knowledge and keep up with ...

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Age In terms of age, we should be looking for clients/dentist who are in their maintenance stage (5- 25years) of practice, where they enjoy: - An active patient base of 1,000 to 2,500 - A higher cash flow than in the earlier years, but one that may still be inconsistent - High creativity and continuing improvement in clinical techniques, office design, and technology. ... Choosing the Best Option We consider the best communication options for various situations and the dos and don'ts of these technologies. ... We need to think through not only what to say and how to say it but also...

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This essay will explore the first option after coming to the conclusion that the definition of a 'modern myth' is 'An unsure legend that relates to recent times', Mary Shelly's Frankenstein IS a modern myth, as it explores various scientific developments, that in the 17th Century were thought of as ludicrous, but today, in the 21st Century, is more believable. ... In today's modern society, there have been many, vast advancements in scientific technology. ... Because there has been a lot of research in the area of genetic technology, stem cell research, and cloni...

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Throughout the years scientific studies have come by multiple breakthroughs. ... "The forensic team includes someone from just about every scientific area, from chemists to biologists to medical technologists." ... In today's increasing technology, analyzing clues requires high-tech instruments. ... Forensics has only just begun, but modern technology, computers and gadgets that are soon to be discovered, may replace certain scientists. ...

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He believes that studies like his can lead to more scientific value then clinical trials ("looking up"). ... Supporters of embryonic stem cells argue that stem cell research will propel more medical technology ("stem cell research"). ... In a 2010 Senate Hearing, biologist Sean Morrison agrees when he says "We Simply do not know yet what kinds of stem cells will yield the scientific breakthroughs of the future or what kinds of stem cells will yield new treatments for disease. ... Robert Lanza has been the voice for Advanced Cell Technology's (ACT biotechnology c...

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He read his first scientific paper about minerals to the club when he was 12. ... In 1929, he returned to the U.S. to become assistant professor of theoretical physics at the California Institute of Technology and the University of California. ... He named Oppenheimer the scientific director of the whole program and they both decided, in 1943, that Los Alamos, New Mexico would be the site for the nuclear weapons laboratory. ... He was made the international emblem of the scientist, who becomes part of a witch-hunt when trying to put an end to moral problems that arise from sci...

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The technology could get into the wrong hands and we could end up seeing possibly the end of the world, or there could be a backlash of clones vs. humans. ... And as time goes by the end of the world could be at stake with just one of these groups having a hold of this type of technology. ... It is believed to be having this problem at the point where they take the embryo and begin to fertilize it scientifically rather then naturally. ... But like all various technologies there has to be a positive and negative output on any type of test done. ... With this technology available now and ...

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