Technology 1.0 Flashcards
a finding out of the best way to reach a desired result or a correct solution by trying out one or more ways or means and by noting and eliminating errors or causes of failure
by trial and error
from time to time.
now and then
unwilling to change one’s habits, behaviors, opinions, etc
set in your ways
the latest or most advanced stage in the development of something
at the cutting edge
a person or thing regarded as old-fashioned, irrelevant, or no longer useful.
a museum piece
not aware of or using the latest ideas or techniques; out of date.
behind the times
different from what one is used to; objectionably new.
newfangled
no longer produced or used; out of date.
obsolete
not or no longer needed or useful; superfluous.
redundant
the most recent stage in the development of a product, incorporating the newest technology, ideas, and features.
state-of-the-art
take the place of (a person or thing previously in authority or use); supplant.
superseded
“the older models of car have now been superseded”
the finest or most modern, fashionable, or advanced example of something.
the last word in
“the spa is the last word in luxury and efficiency”
to go or happen faster, or to cause something to happen faster
speed up
deprive of positive human qualities.
dehumanising
GM crops
“genetically modified” crops
Frankenstein Foods ?
when someone spends six or more hours per day sitting or lying down, and they lack significant physical movement in their daily life
sedentary lifestyle
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kick a ball around.
Figuratively, … refers to something that has both good and bad consequences. When you’re wielding …, you have to be careful that you don’t cut yourself when you’re trying to swing it at an opponent.
double-edged sword
… are babies originated from embryos created by in-vitro fertilization (IVF) and selected because of the presence or absence of particular genes or a baby created by genetic interventions into pre-implantation embryos in the attempt to influence the traits the resulting children will have.
Designer babies
dependence on or trust in someone or something.
reliance
to be caused by (something or someone)
stems from
