1. We live in an era of “knowledge explosion”.
2. We live in an era of “knowledge explosion” characterized by the rapid advances in science and technology.
3. We live in an era of “knowledge explosion” characterized by the rapid advances in science and technology which results in the fact that new knowledge is constantly emerging.
4. We live in an era of “knowledge explosion” characterized by the rapid advances in science and technology which results in the fact that new knowledge is constantly emerging therefore the traditional form of delivering ready–made
knowledge doesn’t suit the modern societal demands.
5. We live in an era of “knowledge explosion” characterized by the rapid advances in science and technology which results in the fact that new knowledge is constantly emerging therefore the traditional form of delivering ready–made knowledge doesn’t suit the modern societal demands as it has become obsolete and not effective.
6. Here are different reasons that may cause innovation enumerated. Can you think of arguments for the reason if you think it is true and arguments against the reason if you think it is false?
1. Necessity as necessity is considered to be the mother of invention.
2. A desire to challenge the intellect with complex problems and gain recognition for
solving them.
3. Money that a person can get for the introduction of new idea. “Anything that won't sell, I don't want to invent. Its sale is proof of utility, and utility is success”. Charles H. Duell
4. The inner desire of a person to change the world for the better, to make his life more comfortable.
5. The desire to create something new.
Model:I agree with the statement that “Necessity is the mother of invention” asadvances in science and technology together with the development of human mind change the living conditions. So when people satisfy their lower fundamental needs for survival they start thinking about the improvements in their everyday life and labor activities. The desire to create effective ways of productive labor and the need to free oneself from tiresome household chores bring to the forefront the inventions of home appliances to make one’s life more comfortable and to free people’s life for creativity.