Scientific and technological developments have real and direct effects on every person's life. Some effects are desirable; others are not. Some of the desirable
effects may have undesirable side effects. In essence, there seems to be a trade-off principle working in which gains are accompanied by losses.
Example:
As our society continues to increase its demands on energy consumption and consumer goods, we are likely to attain a higher standard of living while allowing further deterioration of the environment to occur.
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