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				Scientists like Jared Diamond argue that human history is essentially the story of technology. Our technological advancements are what propelled us from caves to cities, from gaslight to nuclear reactors, and from horseback to orbit. But with each advance comes a potential dark side: deadlier warfare, toxic pollution, or social alienation. Taking into account the good and the bad, which of humanity's technological inventions do you think has had the most profound influence on the world?				<a href="http://io9.com/5027247/which-technological-invention-changed-the-world" title="Click here to read more about Which Technological Invention Changed the World?">More&nbsp;&raquo;</a>
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			<pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 21 Jul 2008 13:04:41 PDT]]></pubDate>
			<dc:creator><![CDATA[Ed Grabianowski]]></dc:creator>
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