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Name: Trương Như Yến I.D.: 22004233...........

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The impact of science and technology is not always good for everyone....................................................
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 Critical Literature Review

Trương Như Yến

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07/05/2023

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Markandya, A & Wilkinson, P 2007, “Electricity Generation and Health,” The Lancet, vol. 370, no.
9591, pp. 979–990, DOI 10.1016/S0140-6736(07)61253-7.

Anwar, FN, BiBi, S, BiBi, S, Iqbal, RK, Muneer, S, & Nasrullah 2020, ‘Ethical issues of human
cloning’, Journal of Medical Sciences, vol. 40, no. 3, pp. 103-106, DOI
10.4103/jmedsci.jmedsci_69_1.

There is no denying that science and technology have made significant contributions to human

development and advancement overall. While there are many advantages to be gained in numerous

aspects of life, it is vital to recognize that not everyone will always profit from them. Anil

Markandya, and Paul Wilkinson, in their article, ‘Electricity generation and health’, by examining

the effects of various power production processes on human health, aim to increase awareness of

the health effects of energy choices and to encourage a shift to cleaner, more sustainable energy

sources. Meanwhile, another article, called ‘Ethical issues of human cloning’ by Nasrullah, Rana

Khalid Iqbal, Shahzadi BiBi, Sana Muneer, Sumaira BiBi, Farhana Naureen Anwar, intends to

highlight the ethical issues surrounding human cloning and to stimulate conversation about them in

order to inform future legislation and choices. Both articles a useful contribution to the

understanding of how science and technology affect people.

The main point of Markandya and Wilkinson’s article is the relationship between electricity

generation and its impact on human health. The authors contend that although the production of

electricity is necessary for economic growth, the health effects of air pollution and greenhouse gas

emissions might result from its production. An overview of the health impacts linked to various

energy production techniques, including coal, natural gas, and renewable sources, is provided in the

article. The writers emphasize the necessity of government interventions to address the health

effects of power generation, such as emission laws and the promotion of cleaner technologies. They

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also stress the need of taking into account how producing power affects human health when making

economic decisions. Overall, the paper underlines the significance of striking a balance between

economic growth and maintaining public health when it comes to the production of energy.

Whereas Markandya and Wilkinson explain the connection between producing electricity and its

consequences on human health, Nasrallah and his team discuss the moral questions raised by the

process of human cloning. The authors investigate the different justifications for and against human

cloning, including objections to the idea of exploiting cloned people, the effect on the gene pool,

and the consequences for the nature of the human identity. The article concludes that although

human cloning may have certain advantages, it also poses important ethical issues that need to be

thoroughly studied before the process is widely used.

Both pieces contribute to an improved awareness of how science and technology impact humans.

Markandya and Wilkinson’s article provides a comprehensive and detailed analysis of the

relationship between electricity generation and health, covering various aspects. However, one

weakness of the paper is that, while the authors studied various power generation technologies, they

did not give a comparative analysis of the health implications of each technique. It would have been

better had the authors given a comparison of the health impacts of every type of power-

producing technology. A practical solution or doable actions to lessen the harmful effects of energy

production on health are also absent from the article. If there had been some applicable advice it

would have made the article far more beneficial for readers. Nevertheless, the article does present a

fair-minded perspective by recognizing the benefits of having access to power while simultaneously

emphasizing the negative aspects. In addition, the authors have conducted a thorough review of

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existing literature and have used a range of quantitative methods to evaluate the health impacts of

different types of electricity generation.

Similarly, ‘Ethical issues of human cloning’ offers a thorough discussion of the ethical issues

surrounding human cloning, highlighting the positive and negative aspects of cloning. Coupled with

that, the article is well-researched, with a range of sources and references cited to support the

arguments presented. However, readers may find it difficult to follow the authors' ideas due to the

writing style. To help the reader navigate the various facets of the topic, a more organized approach

with clearer section titles or subheadings would have been preferable. Another weakness of the

article is that it does not provide a clear conclusion or recommendation. It would have been better if

there had been a succinct conclusion to ensure the authors’ point of view on the topic. Nonetheless,

like Markandya and Wilkinson, a balanced view of the different perspectives on human cloning,

including religious, moral, and scientific views is presented in the article.

In conclusion, despite these limitations, the two articles make worthwhile contributions to our

understanding of the impact of science and technology on human life. Markandya and Wilkinson’s

article is a very useful paper for experts, journalists, and biology scientists to realize the potential

problems of creating energy and electrical generation, while 'Ethical issues of human cloning' is

relevant to bioethicists, scientists, policymakers, students, and the general public who want to learn

about the ethical concerns surrounding human cloning.

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