Transcript Summary (4 marks)

Journal Sample
CIA 4U
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Summary (4 marks)
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We live more comfortably today than we did in the past due to new
technology
Change occurred in latter half of the 19th Century due to:
Larger population leading to new ideas
Most of human existence was less comfortable than today
More rewards for innovators which led to improved nutrition and
education
increased productivity and wealth—evidence: 110,467 new
ideas/yr. In 20th c. compared to 3,834/yr from 1500 to 1900;
1,027yr from 1000 to 1500 and 267/yr from 0 to 1500
Our good life depends on continuing this trend towards more
innovation
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Cause – Effect Prediction (6 marks)
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If innovators generate new ideas, then more products will be
produced which meet the wants and needs of Canadian people and
people of other countries.
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If people who have skills are allowed to be innovative or use
innovation, then they will have a larger share of the economic
benefits and have larger incomes.
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If government increases incentives for innovation, then our
standard of living will grow due to increased quantity and quality
of products and services and unemployment will be reduced.
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Opinions (4 marks)
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Canada should increase incentives to inventors and entrepreneurs
to increase our wealth
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The Canadian government should regulate technological
development to ensure that new inventions enrich our lives and not
destroy them through environmental destruction and weapons of
mass destruction
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Two Questions (2 marks)
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What can we do in our society to encourage innovation?
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What are the advantages and disadvantages of new innovations?
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