单项选择题
| There is a difference between science
and technology. Science is a method of answering (51)
questions, technology is a method of solving practical problems’, and
sometimes (52) new problems our of the "solution". Science
has to do with discovering the facts and relationships between observable
phenomena in (53) and with (54) . theories
that serve to organize these facts and relationships; technology has to do with
tools, techniques, and procedures for implementing the findings of
science. Progress in science (55) the human factor. And this is justly so. Scientists, who seek to comprehend the (56) and know the truth within the highest degree of accuracy and (57) cannot pay attention to their own or other people’s likes or dislikes or to (58) ideas about the fitness of things. What scientists discover may shock or anger people—as did Darwin’s theory of evolution. But even a(n) (59) truth is more than likely to be useful; besides, we have the option of refusing to believe it. But (60) so with technology; we do not have the option of refusing to hear the sonic boom produced by a supersonic aircraft flying (61) ; we do not have the option of refusing to breathe polluted air; and we do not have the option of living in a nonatomic age. Unlike science, progress in (62) must be measured in (63) of the human factor. Technology must be our slave and not the reverse. The legitimate purpose of technology is to serve people—people in general, not merely some people; and future generations, not merely (64) who presently wish to (65) advantage for themselves. Technology must be humanistic if it is to lead to a better world. |