Questions and Answers on TECHNOLOGY FOR MANKIND by J
Bronowski:-
Question:
How does Bronowski justify that modern technological
progress is a natural continuation of earlier trends and the basic pattern of
all technologies is always the same?
Answer:
. In his essay Technology for Mankind Bronowski says that
technology, primitive and modern is based on the same basic principle. When we
breed new strains of corns, we follow the same aim of the first farmers to
produce food. Our rockets serve the same purpose of wheels. Thus the aim all
technology is to control nature and make life more comfortable.
Question:
What does Bronowski mean when he says that every human
advance carries with it a new responsibility?
Answer:
In his essay, Technology for Mankind Bronowski says that
technology can be applied for both good and evil. Its misuse will do us
incalculable harm. Its good use too may produce an unknown evil. For instance,
technology has made modern war more horrible. Hiroshima bears its proof. So, we must
responsibly use technology.
