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5. ‘With the advancement of science and technology, global crises will be a thing of the past.’ How far do you agree?

Topics: S&T, Global crises

Issue: thing of the past or not?

Assumption: S&T prevents and gives solutions

Comment: such a view is too myopic

Opinion: overall do not agree

YES

1) Science and technology has proven to be capable of preventing the spread of diseases and Is constantly evolving and improving to contain global crises more effectively.

- Vaccines for measles/polio

- Currently trials for COVID-19 vaccine

NO

1) While science and technology does work towards solving a problem, it is often at the expense of something else.

- Hydroelectric dams -> flooding

2) Science and technology, being practical, may not always offer the safest alternative to global crises.

- GM food not proven to be 100% safe resulting in bans