The Most Influential Technology of the Last Four Decades Has

question 9

Multiple Choice

The most influential technology of the last four decades has been

• A)the computer.
• B)nuclear energy.
• C)industrial robots.
• D)jet airplane transportation.
• E)the combustion engine.

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Definitions:

Telepathy

The claimed conveyance of thoughts or ideas by methods not involving the conventional senses.

Vestibular Sacs

Structures in the inner ear that help to detect changes in the position of the head, contributing to balance and spatial orientation.

Balance

The ability to maintain the body's center of mass over its base of support, a crucial aspect of many forms of movement, or in a broader sense, a state of equilibrium or parity characterized by fairness or equality.

McGurk Effect

An auditory phenomenon demonstrating an interaction between hearing and vision in speech perception, where what is heard may be influenced by lip movements seen.