The development of science and technology to bring the benefits of mankind

1, the textile machine

In 1765, weaver Hargreaves invented the "Jenny loom" appeared first in the cotton textile industry triggered the invention of the machine, the chain reaction of technological innovation, opened the prelude to the Industrial Revolution.

From then on, in the cotton textile industry appeared screw machine, water loom and other advanced machines. Soon, in the coal mining, metallurgy and many other industrial sectors, also one after another machine production. With more and more machine production, the original power such as, storage, water and wind power has been unable to meet the needs.

2, the steam engine

In 1785, Watt made the improved steam engine into use, providing a more convenient power, was rapidly promoted, greatly promoting the popularization and development of machines. Human society thus entered the "Age of Steam".

Healthy Development of Science and Technology:

The healthy development of science and technology must be ensured from three aspects: economic conditions, social environment and national policies. From the policy, laws and regulations and organizational structure, institutionalization to ensure that, including the establishment of research and development activities to ensure the social operation of the mechanism, the establishment of decision-making bodies to ensure the development of science and technology, the establishment of science and technology system adapted to the market economy.

As long as we can always keep in mind that "science and technology" development of the ultimate goal is to "maximize the happiness of mankind to bring joy and happiness" this general direction can be healthy and sustainable operation in society. With this overall direction of social development, once some of the development of science and technology damage or possible damage to the overall happiness of society, we must resolutely prohibit the development and use of such science and technology, on the contrary, favorable or more conducive to the overall well-being of society, and constantly support such science and technology.

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