What Factors Account for the Broad-Based and Rapid Progress of Science

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Essay

What factors account for the broad-based and rapid progress of science and technology following World War II? Why did this progress not occur sooner?

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Definitions:

Double Helix

The structure of DNA, characterized by two spiraling strands connected by base pairs, resembling a twisted ladder.

Behavior Geneticists

Scientists who study the genetic and environmental influences on behaviors, identifying the roles of heredity and environment in shaping individual differences.

Epigeneticists

Scientists who study how external or environmental factors can turn genes on or off, affecting how cells read genes without altering the DNA sequence.

Evolutionary Psychologists

Professionals who study the role of evolutionary processes in shaping human behavior and mental processes.