Throughout history, humans have fought to gain control of nature. Now, in the twentieth century, with all the technical developments in medicine and computers, human beings are closer than ever to achieving this defining aspiration. However, along with supporting these innovative and rapidly growing technical advances come ethical, moral, and social issues that should be taken into consideration. The information revolution has not only dramatically improved communication and produced astonishing amounts of data, but also raised questions about human privacy, social repercussions and rights. Meanwhile, medical research has achieved not even plausible medical benefits in the past; it also raised important moral and ethical questions. Humans must take all of these effects into account when formulating resolutions or conclusions about human control over the natural world. Computer technology is progressing at a rapid pace due to the increased amount of material created and processed daily. As Linowes stated, additional data has been created over the last 30 years. compared to the aforementioned 5 thousand. (1) The data that is rapidly becoming accessible has brought manifold help to all people of race. It granted humans greater influence over nature itself. Computers have been found to have launched updated elements in interaction, construction projects, cybernetics, health assessments, and even creative articulation. (3) 1,000 kilometers away, people don't just exchange words on the phone, but observe each other during the conversation on the PC monitor. 3-D is used on the computer to facilitate the design of buildings. This is much quicker and easier than... middle of paper... CitedLinowes, David F. The Information Age (1990), in Aspects of Western Civilization; Problems and sources of history, ed. Rogers, Perry (New Jersey: Prentice Hall, 1997), 522. Mayo, John S. The Information Superhighway, in Aspects of Western Civilization; Problems and sources of history, ed. Rogers, Perry (New Jersey: Prentice Hall, 1997), 527. Rogers, Perry. and. Aspects of Western Civilization; Problems and sources in history, volume II, 3ded. (NJ: Great Hall: 1997), 521. Pope John Paul II, Faith and Science Are Both Gifts of God, in Aspects of Western Civilization: Problems and Sources in History, ed. Rogers, Perry (New Jersey: Prentice Hall, 1997), 543. Post Office, George. Bioethics and genetic research, in Aspects of Western Civilization: Problems and Sources in History, ed. Rogers, Perry (New Jersey: Prentice Hall, 1997), 532.
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