What discovery in the last 100 years has been most beneficial for people in your country? (Ei Mon Kyaw)

 

What discovery in the last 100 years has been most beneficial for people in your country?

Within a century, there have been many great discoveries and inventions in many different fields. There is no single invention that is not useful and worthy. Thanks to many scientists and researchers who have tried so hard to make such great discoveries and inventions, our lives have been easier than ever before. Especially, the discoveries and inventions in science and technology are the most obvious ones that we have witnessed so far. Among many inventions, there are some that are most beneficial for people mainly in my country, Myanmar. The first one is the invention of the mobile phone. Because of mobile phones, our ways of communication have become easier. We can communicate with anyone at any time. Communication was a burden before, but now, it is such a piece of cake with its help. The second one is the invention of the internet. The first workable prototype of the internet was invented in around the 1960s. Even though it came late to our country, as soon as its invention has become within our hands, we can get its advantage right away. The Internet with its world-wide broadcasting capability opens the door to the world. With the internet plus mobile phones, there comes the invention of social media platforms. It widens our communication and social network. People can now build networks with people from all over the world. It became the source of information and knowledge. During the pandemic period, its value comes into light more obviously. Though there are some drawbacks, its benefits weigh more than its disadvantages.

Ei Mon Kyaw