Anthropologist Leslie White Maintained That Inventions Control People

question 29

Multiple Choice

Anthropologist Leslie White maintained that inventions control people. He supported this conclusion with the argument that

• A)necessity is the mother of invention.
• B)when the cultural base is capable of supporting an invention that invention will come into being whether we want it or not.
• C)human beings have no free will.
• D)the best things in science are found because they are useful at the time.

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Definitions:

Technical Progress

Technical progress refers to the advancements in technology that increase the efficiency and productivity of processes, operations, and products within various industries.

Labor Redesign

Labor redesign involves the restructuring of work processes, roles, and responsibilities to improve efficiency, productivity, and employee satisfaction within an organization.

Specialization

Focusing on a narrow area of expertise or activity, allowing a business or individual to become a known expert in that area.

Segmentation

The process of dividing a market into distinct groups of buyers with different needs, characteristics, or behaviors who might require separate products or marketing strategies.