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English A2: Persuasive essay Fred Lafaire The effects of technology on modern industrial society Having ushered in the 21st century, one can only gaze upon our achievements in awe especially when one considers the fact that mankind was once tittering on the brink of extinction. How did we get this far? Some would say it would be because of our opposable thumbs. Others would credit God and Creation. And still others think it was just a matter of luck. Regardless of what one believes in, it's safe to say that we are here today because of technology: The practical application of knowledge especially in a particular area. The discovery of fire helped our species' predecessors survive the Ice Ages and make considerable leaps in the food chain. The discovery of literacy furthered our understanding of the world around us and served as a springboard to other breakthroughs. The list of remarkable discoveries and...

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