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自有文明尤其是工业革命以来,人类在科学技术上取得的成就以一日千里来形容可说毫不夸张,而技术进步给人类带来的好处也是显而易见。随便举几个例子:技术进步使我们的种族以空前的速度繁衍增殖到了一个空前的数量(且不论我们的星球是否已不堪重负);普遍延长了我们的寿命(且不论更为漫长的人生是否就更有意义);大幅度增强了我们作为自然征服者改造环境的能力(且不论我们正在恣意挥舞的利剑是否终将伤及自身);提供了便利快捷、几乎无所不至的交通(且不论人与人之间的距离
Since the invention of civilization and especially the industrial revolution, it is no exaggeration to say that the achievements made by mankind in science and technology can be described without exception. The benefits to mankind from technological progress are also obvious. Just to name a few examples: advances in technology multiply our race to unprecedented levels (and whether or not our planet is overwhelmed) at an unprecedented rate; and extend our lifespan generally (and regardless of whether longer life It makes more sense); dramatically enhances our ability to transform the environment as a natural conqueror (and regardless of whether the sword we are swaggering will eventually hurt itself); offers quick and easy access to virtually any place The distance between people