Technological Optimists Argue That Technological Advances Have

question 33

Multiple Choice

Technological optimists argue that technological advances have

• A)led to the increase in human population but whether we can continue is of great concern.
• B)proven Marx wrong in his predictions of famine and disaster.
• C)proven Malthus wrong in his predictions of famine and disaster.
• D)been developed because there are more people,supporting the view that more people are the "ultimate resource."
• E)been a neutral factor in the issue of population growth.

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