Nov 11, 2005.ppt

1 Lu Yongxiang，CAS * Nov 11, 2005 Chinese Academy of Sciences Prof. Dr.- Ing. Lu Yongxiang Value of Science Science is the quintessence of knowledge of human cognition of the objective world. Technology is being and developing mode created by mankind. Science and technology is the driving force and foundation of modern civilization. Contemporary scientific revolution has triggered off technological revolution and industrial revolution. ——the theory of relativity, quantum and cybernetics fueled the development of nuclear , semi-conductor, laser physics and so on, which gave birth to, the development of nuclear energy, industrial automation, IC and IT technology and the relevant industrial revolution. Value of Science Modern science and technology has brought about improvt agriculture, health care and quality of life. IT, life sciences and biotechnology, etc have brought human into an era of global and knowledge-based economy. Modern science and technology has opened a new era of harmonious and sustainable development of human with nature. Modern science and technology is still brewing new breakthroughs, which will bring about revolutionary changes to the future production mode, life style, social structure, etc. meanwhile inevitably giving rise to more ethical and moral issues. IT will continue its developing towards broadband, wireless, intelligence and grid working, and bring about profound impact on the daily life, production mode, commercial and social management, and further boost globalization of information, capital, human resources, production and operation. —— However, problems such as networking fraud, hacker attack, information leakage, data falsification, gambling and illegal dissemination of pornography , etc also come along. Moreover, due to imbalance of information acquisition and application among different countries, regions and individuals, new disparity between rich and poor — digital g