Computers were invented for performing only high-end useful computations. However, it is no understatement that they have taken over our world today. The internet, for example, is ubiquitous. Many believe that the internet itself is an unintended consequence of the original invention. With the advent of mobile computing on our phones, a whole new dimension is now enabled. One is left wondering if all these developments are good or, more importantly, required.
Which of the statement(s) below is/are logically valid and can be inferred from the above paragraph?
(i) The author believes that computers are not good for us.
(ii) Mobile computers and the internet are both intended inventions.
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Answer: D
To determine which statement(s) can be logically inferred, let us analyze them one by one based on the given passage:
- Statement (i): "The author believes that computers are not good for us."
The passage concludes with: "One is left wondering if all these developments are good or, more importantly, required." The phrase "left wondering" indicates that the author is raising a question or expressing skepticism, rather than holding a definitive belief that computers are bad or not good for us. Thus, statement (i) cannot be logically inferred. - Statement (ii): "Mobile computers and the internet are both intended inventions."
The passage explicitly states: "Many believe that the internet itself is an unintended consequence of the original invention." Since the internet is described as an unintended consequence, statement (ii) directly contradicts the text and cannot be inferred.
Since neither statement (i) nor statement (ii) is logically valid, the correct option is D.
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