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科技发展（人与社会） 7.1科技发展与信息技术创新，科学精神 7.1.1必修三U3: The world of science Understanding ideas The New Age of Invention Interviewer: Good evening, and welcome to Between the Pages. This evening, I’ll be talking to Dr Richard Fairhurst, whose new book The New Age of Invention has just been published. Welcome, Richard! Richard: Thank you. It’s a pleasure to be here. Interviewer: I guess you have been asked about the title of your book before. It suggests that the present day is a new age for inventions, but many people might think that the great age of invention is over. Richard: Well, that’s an interesting point. There have been golden ages of invention throughout history. Think of the four great inventions in Ancient China: gunpowder, papermaking, printing and the compass. These things changed the world forever. Then there were the great Western inventions: the steam engine, the telephone and the radio. And now, we find ourselves in the great new age of technology. Interviewer: So are most of the new great inventions tech-based? Richard: A lot, yes. For example, advances in virtual reality and wearable tech, as well as the flexible battery, mean we should soon be seeing further developments. In addition, important advances have been made in medicine and environmental science thanks to increasing computer power. Interviewer: Can you give us some examples? Richard: Sure. New inventions like 3D printers have been used to make replacement hearts and bone parts. In terms of the environment, it is now possible to create an intelligent walking house. It is capable of using GPS technology to travel to different places, with computing technology controlling its “legs”. What’s more, huge advances in solar technology mean it can be eco-friendly, too. Interviewer: Impressive stuff! I’ve also been told that you’re an inventor yourself. Is that correct? Richard: Yes, I am, but I’m only one member of a big team—most inventors now work as part of big international teams. Interviewer: I