TALK ABOUT AN INVENTION THAT CHANGE THE
WORLD
What it is?
How you learnt about it? What change it has brought?
Living in 21st century, we come across new inventions every now and then. But, the one that I highly appreciate is the invention of Fibre optics the reason behind the revolution in internet technology. Needless to say, today we are surrounded with electronic gadgets with high speed internet connectivity At the same time, most works are done online from online reservations to online shopping. However, in past it was not the case. Although, computers were invented long time ago but, data transmission was extremely slow and expensive. Even text information used to take long time to transfer forget about audios and videos. But, a Sikh scientist Mr. Narinder Singh Kapany from my city Moga, moved to America for his further research and invented fibre optic, which could transfer huge amount of information in fraction of seconds. The credit goes to this amazing person who has made our lives extremely comfortable and enjoyable because, today's 4G and SG networks completely depend on his invention. Sitting at our homes, we can watch Youtube videos, play online games, make video calls on smart phones and all is possible just because of Mr. Kapany. He has been awarded by the government of America as well as India and many believe he deserves Noble Prize. Unfortunately, Mr.
Kapany died few year ago but he still resides in the hearts of many and I feel proud to tell others that he is from my region, as he has brought a huge fame to the area. Overall, this is one invention that has changed the world.
FOLLOW ups:-
Q1. How schools can help children to become inventors?
Ans1. To my mind, schools must introduce the biographies of famous inventors in school curriculum which would motivate youngsters to become an inventor one day. In addition, Schools should encourage children to share their ideas rather than demotivating them.
Q2. Do you think, in past inventors received more admiration?
Ans2. What I think, the reason of admiration of past scientists is that they were the pioneers. Famous scientists like Einstein, Newton, Charles Babbage set new paths which were later followed by many. This is the reason why the main credit goes to them.
Q3. Do you agree not many inventors gain fame as soon as they invent something?
Ans3. I completely agree because I have read many biographies which state that famous scientists didn't receive any honourduring their lifetime. Because their novel ideas and inventions were not accepted instantly.
Q4. What is more difficult to have a novel idea or invent'something?
Ans4. I think, both are equally difficult but still inventing something is more challenging because many people have novel ideas on their minds but, they do not how to put them into practice or they lack the motivation and perseverance. And in this case inventing something is really difficult.
Q5. What qualities make a person, inventor?
Ans5. As far as I can understand a person has to have self motivation and determination because, chances of success in this field are very less. So only with perseverance one can achieve breakthrough in their life.