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To: rsc who wrote (16860)	4/22/1998 11:26:00 AM
From: FJB	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 25960

<OFF TOPIC> Almost all technological developments related to astronomy have changed our notion of god in an extremely direct way. (Hubble and radio telecopes for a couple of examples) Is that the type of thing you are looking for? Bob

To: rsc who wrote (16860)	4/22/1998 11:27:00 AM
From: Im-patient	Respond to of 25960

Velcro? Plastics/Nylon? Satellites?

To: rsc who wrote (16860)	4/22/1998 11:32:00 AM
From: MtnMan	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 25960

The Automobile

To: rsc who wrote (16860)	4/22/1998 11:40:00 AM
From: Jake's mom	Respond to of 25960

The printing press?

To: rsc who wrote (16860)	4/22/1998 11:44:00 AM
From: Maxwell	Respond to of 25960

The Laser: It was invented in the 60s. Nowaday everything uses a laser. Laser is used in photolithography, cd players, cutting fabrics, sealing broken blood vessels in the cataract, measurement tools (construction tools and scientific tool of measuring distance from moon to earth), laser guided missles, high density storage drive, trapping atoms, etc. Maxwell

To: rsc who wrote (16860)	4/22/1998 11:45:00 AM
From: Tulvio Durand	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 25960

Cloning. Sheep today; humans tomorrow? Tulvio

To: rsc who wrote (16860)	4/22/1998 11:48:00 AM
From: Paul Dieterich	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 25960

rsc (OFF TOPIC), For material on your project, I suggest you look at a book called "Connections" by James Burke. It should not be hard to find; it was the companion book for a PBS series. It has many examples of how a technology was born to fulfill a particular function, or deal with a particular problem, but then developed into another function/technology altogether. --PD

To: rsc who wrote (16860)	4/22/1998 12:00:00 PM
From: TI2, TechInvestorToo	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 25960

OT: First computers were mechanical (analytical engines) and progressed to electrical (vacuum tubes) but really took off with integrated circuits. So I vote for IC's Boats were powered by oars and sails, but the advent of engines (coal, oil, nuclear) made a pretty big deal out of them. Think of nuclear subs underwater for 6mos. Thats pretty spiritual. Airplanes----> jet engines. Some friends think a dinner in Asia is a daytrip to a customer. (except UAL cancelled that daily SFO- Kimpo flight). Could not do that with glider or props! Textile mills - hydro power to steam conversion (Industrial revolution) DC power transmission was revolutionized by long distance hivoltage AC electricity ( Steinmetz at GE) Horseless carriage ( motor theme again), people had carriages Tarmac- roads existed, tarmac made them better. Transportation in generally allows us to move food faster than it spoils so we can support the population. Ice boxes to refrigerators Bombs existed for a longtime, then we made them nuclear with rocket motors. Lamps/lightbulbs existed then Edison made them practical. Carrier pidgeon, courier, telegraph, telephone, internet From the movie "The graduate"---> PLASTICS Hope this helps, thanks for the diversion, but I am still euphorically paranoid! TI2

To: rsc who wrote (16860)	4/22/1998 12:46:00 PM
From: Tim Mak	Respond to of 25960

How about the invention of money, bonds, and joint stock companies.

To: rsc who wrote (16860)	4/22/1998 12:53:00 PM
From: Bjorn	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 25960

7th century Arabia off topic. The car is an obvious technology. Replacing stagecoaches initially to become a way of life. Shaping cities and the like. When introduced it touched say 1/100 now it touches 100/100 (western world) regards Bjorn

To: rsc who wrote (16860)	4/22/1998 2:11:00 PM
From: Kevin G. O'Neill	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 25960

* Off Topic * Paul Saffo, from the Institute for the Future, wrote a paper on electronic sensors that might fit in with you request: "Sensors: The Next Wave of Infotech Innovation"ÿÿÿÿhttp://www.iftf.org/sensors/sensors.html ÿÿÿÿ ÿÿÿÿÿ ÿÿÿÿÿÿ ÿÿÿÿÿÿ ÿÿÿÿÿÿÿÿÿÿÿÿÿÿÿÿÿÿÿÿ ÿÿÿÿÿÿÿÿÿÿÿÿÿ ÿÿÿÿÿ-kgo

To: rsc who wrote (16860)	4/22/1998 2:13:00 PM
From: Mr. Aloha	Respond to of 25960

The electric motor and the vibrator. :-) (EOM) Aloha

To: rsc who wrote (16860)	4/22/1998 3:38:00 PM
From: AJM	Respond to of 25960

Off Topic... Baking Soda!! :-) used initially just for baking - now in deodorants, toothpastes, laundry detergents, carpet and air fresheners, almost all cleansers and deodorants. (ok, well maybe it's just good for a laugh then)

To: rsc who wrote (16860)	4/22/1998 6:52:00 PM
From: ScotMcI	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 25960

I'd go with the automobile. It initially served the same purpose as a horse and carriage (or wagon), but contributed to profound societal changes such as suburbs, malls, differing courtship rules, etc.

To: rsc who wrote (16860)	4/22/1998 9:01:00 PM
From: Volsi Mimir	Respond to of 25960

The discovery of DNA or Einstein E=MC2 if said already mark as redundant E7