Dragons Den,
The dark side of inventions.
Often inventions have a profound impact on society. Some impacts have a net benefit but some may actually harm society.
Here are some examples:
Nuclear power,
TV
the Internet
the Steam Engine
the Automobile
Handguns
Plastic
Questions
1. Name 2 other inventions that have a 'dark side' and explain why you made each of your choices.
Please read he following LINK for the next question.
2. Since certain waste can be dangerous for thousands or millions of years, how are they proposing to warn future generations of the dangers? Is this a good idea?
3. Can you think of an invention that has changed the world for the better without having any (or very few) negative impacts.
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