Question

Discuss the following in groups of two pairs, each pair in a group taking opposite points of view.

Advanced technology gives us conclusive evidence of past events.

Answer 1

(Such questions are to be done by the students on their own. However, pointers have been provided for the students' help.)
For:

• With advanced technology such as CT scan, it is possible to solve medical mysteries related to deaths.

• It is possible to create a 3-D view of the various body parts.

• It provides intricate details through forensics, radiology, and anatomy.

• It helps find new clues related to life and death.

• It provides data for forensic reconstruction.

• Technology such as satellite imaging helps find buried sites.

• The date and time of an event can be confirmed through advanced technology.

Against:

• No use of gathering facts about the past.

• It’s important to focus on the present issues and events rather than investigating the past.

• Even with the help of a CT scan, no conclusive evidence could be constructed about Tut.