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youngscientist
hi i'd like to know if there are any cons in the physics developments. i mean people made an atom bomb and it's definitely a disadvantage. are there any more disadvantages which were made by the physics developments?
The telephone. It is used by criminals to coordinate their criminal actions all the time.youngscientist said:hi i'd like to know if there are any cons in the physics developments. i mean people made an atom bomb and it's definitely a disadvantage. are there any more disadvantages which were made by the physics developments?
Chi Meson said:CT scans, MRI, ultrasound, you name it, all those medical applications are sending the global population through the roof!
moose said:This reminds me of someone in my biology class last semester who wanted to be a doctor, and when arguing why genetic screening is bad, she said people would live longer and the population will get too large... Well, that's exactly what a doctor does, extends lives...
That is certainly a debateable point: nuclear weapons did, after all, end WWII and may have prevented WWIII.zoobyshoe said:Nuclear weapons are, at this point, exclusively a bad thing.
They are, at this point, only a bad thing because they are being sought as first strike weapons by irresponsible parties. Saddam was, at some point, trying to acquire them and said publically once or twice if he had them he'd drop one on Israel first thing. I don't trust rogue dictators like him, or the current leader of North Korea, or wealthy terrorists like Bin Laden, or anyone similar who might come along to worry about M.A.D. if they happen to get hold of one.russ_watters said:That is certainly a debateable point: nuclear weapons did, after all, end WWII and may have prevented WWIII.
It should be clear from my first post I'm not blaming physics or physicists for the bomb.Regardless, the A-bomb is a device that is based on physics. Whether it is used to develop technological devices that are good or bad has nothing to do with whether the physics itself is good or bad. Physics is just knowledge - it cannot in and of itself be a bad thing.
The knife is a pretty awful use of an inclined plane :-)youngscientist said:hi i'd like to know if there are any cons in the physics developments. i mean people made an atom bomb and it's definitely a disadvantage. are there any more disadvantages which were made by the physics developments?
ComputerGeek said:The knife is a pretty awful use of an inclined plane :-)
zoobyshoe said:They are, at this point, only a bad thing because they are being sought as first strike weapons by irresponsible parties. Saddam was, at some point, trying to acquire them and said publically once or twice if he had them he'd drop one on Israel first thing. I don't trust rogue dictators like him, or the current leader of North Korea, or wealthy terrorists like Bin Laden, or anyone similar who might come along to worry about M.A.D. if they happen to get hold of one.
It should be clear from my first post I'm not blaming physics or physicists for the bomb.
ComputerGeek said:Bush (or those around him) would fall into that group of folks who just don't care about MAD (quickens judgement day and all)
Pengwuino said:Well they better hurry up and actually nuke someone, they only have 3 years left to get the job done.
zoobyshoe said:They are, at this point, only a bad thing because they are being sought as first strike weapons by irresponsible parties. Saddam was, at some point, trying to acquire them and said publically once or twice if he had them he'd drop one on Israel first thing. I don't trust rogue dictators like him, or the current leader of North Korea, or wealthy terrorists like Bin Laden, or anyone similar who might come along to worry about M.A.D. if they happen to get hold of one.
Gokul43201 said:Posts #13 and #14 make pretty awful use of physics too.
A knife is a wedge and people must thank Archimedes (not Bernoulli) for drowning.
Gokul43201 said:Posts #13 and #14 make pretty awful use of physics too.
A knife is a wedge and people must thank Archimedes (not Bernoulli) for drowning.
Studying physics allows us to understand and explain the natural world around us, from the smallest particles to the vast expanses of the universe. It also helps us develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and analytical skills that are applicable in many fields.
One potential drawback is the misuse of scientific knowledge and technology for destructive purposes, such as nuclear weapons. There can also be ethical concerns surrounding certain experiments and research, as well as the potential for negative environmental impacts.
Physics provides the fundamental principles and laws that govern the behavior of matter and energy, which are essential for the development of new technologies. From electricity and magnetism to quantum mechanics and relativity, physics plays a crucial role in technological advancements.
Yes, advancements in physics can have significant societal implications. For example, developments in renewable energy technologies can help reduce our dependence on fossil fuels and mitigate climate change. However, it's also important to consider the potential consequences and ethical implications of these advancements.
Physics is all around us, from the technology we use every day to the natural phenomena we observe. It helps us understand the mechanics of everyday objects, from cars and airplanes to simple tools like levers and pulleys. It also allows us to appreciate the beauty and complexity of the universe we live in.