7. How did Carson try to explain the ecological disasters? Do you agree with her that life as it exists on earth simply cannot adapt itself to the sudden powerful changes caused by man? Why did Carson say that we human beings are not only getting too powerful, but also powerful in a sinister way? Isn't human power a good thing? What specific powers was she referring to?
8. Artn't nuclear energy an chemicals great human inventions? Why did Carson quote a scientist a saying that they were "devils"? Can we adapt ourselves to the changes of our environment?