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Scientists and technology experts seem to be more valued by modern society than musicians and artists. To what extent do you agree

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Many people are convinced that academics and
technocrats
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 more valuable than musicians and artists in
contemporary
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 world. In my opinion, from the point of view of public importance, many creative professions are not strictly necessary. In turn, technical specialists and researchers are needed by society to solve important problems of living. Science and technology occupy an important place in the
life
 of society. Scientists
gives
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 us knowledge about the world that surrounds us,
shapes
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 our worldview, create and disseminate new cognition, improve various aspects of human activity and introduce these technologies into everyday
life
.
As a result
 of scientific developments, humanity has defeated many deadly diseases, which has increased the
life
 expectancy of people.
For instance
,
such
 deadly diseases as smallpox, cholera, and tuberculosis were defeated
due to
 the discovery of vaccines by scientists.
In addition
, тechnical and scientific discoveries have made it possible to produce food on an industrial scale, which contributes to solving the problem of hunger in the world. I believe that creative professions are not vital for the functioning of society. Despite the importance of art, a person can quite live without paintings, music and movies if necessary. I agree that creative products help us to be closer to the beautiful,
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 us from routine
life
, but they will not help us survive in emergency situations.
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, during wars or natural disasters, it is more important to have good communication, means of
defense
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, and food for the population than art objects. In conclusion, despite the positive impact of art on our lives,
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 would like to restate my position, that musicians and artists do not solve the vital problems of humanity, and the value of scientists and technology experts is undeniable
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 the present day.
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Topic Vocabulary:
  • valued
  • modern society
  • scientists
  • technology experts
  • musicians
  • artists
  • reliance
  • scientific advancements
  • practical benefits
  • driving economic growth
  • daily lives
  • culture
  • human emotions
  • express ideas
  • provoke thought
  • spiritual well-being
  • emotional well-being
  • preserving cultural heritage
  • subjective nature
  • diversity
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