Science and Progress : innovations et enjeux

Science and progress refer to human inventions that change our lives. Historical milestones like the Industrial Revolution shifted society. Modern progress includes AI and the Internet. However, we must ensure growth is sustainable, keeping $CO_2$ levels low. Ethics are vital to ensure technology serves humanity. We must balance innovation with environmental and moral responsibility. Progress is a tool, not an end goal.

Understanding of the past simple and present perfect tenses

Basic vocabulary related to technology and the environment

Ability to express opinions and arguments in English

Impact of machines on society

The Moon landing in 1969

Internet connectivity

Global warming reduction via $CO_2$ monitoring

The responsibility of scientists

The introduction of new ideas, methods, or products.

The creation of smartphones.

Economic growth that avoids depleting natural resources.

Using solar energy to limit $CO_2$ emissions.

The study of moral choices in scientific research and progress.

Debates regarding genetic engineering.

A debate on whether progress is always positive for humanity.

Step 1: Identify an invention, e.g., the invention of the steam engine.

Step 2: List the benefits, such as increased production rates and transport efficiency.

Step 3: Analyze the drawbacks, for example, pollution levels expressed as $kg/km^2$ of emissions.

Result: You form a nuanced argument evaluating progress.

Discovery is finding what was already there (like electricity); Invention is building something new (like the lightbulb).

Think of it as a ladder ( $n+1$ ), where every step should lead to a better future.

Confusing 'Progress' (uncountable) with 'a progress'.

Progress is always uncountable. Use 'a breakthrough' or 'an advance' if you need a countable noun.

Thinking that all technology is sustainable.

Sustainability requires specific conditions, like keeping emissions below a certain threshold, e.g., $T < T_{limit}$ .

What is the definition of Innovation?

Is 'progress' a countable noun?

What does Sustainable Development aim to protect?

What is the main ethical concern with AI?

Name a scientific breakthrough that reduced $CO_2$ output.

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Urbanisme et géographie : Village, neighbourhood, city

Prérequis

Structure du cours

Historical Scientific Milestones

Modern Technological Advancements

Scientific Challenges

Notions clés

Innovation

Sustainable Development

Scientific Ethics

Exemple résolu

Astuces & analogies

Difference between Invention and Discovery

The concept of 'Progress'

Erreurs fréquentes

Flashcards

Citoyenneté et enjeux des mondes virtuels

Les verbes be et have au présent