For years inventions have extended man's physical powers rather than the powers of his mind
Inventions are created to make doing tasks easier, however, there is no technological supplement that could enhance brain power (e.g, a device to help you absorb information in studying for a test)
For the biologists, and particularly for the medical scientists, there can be little indecision, for their war has hardly required them to leave the old paths. Many indeed have been able to carry on their war research in their familiar peacetime laboratories. Their objectives remain much the same.
In the medical field, there is great repetition in terms of objective. There is more innovation coming out in the medical field, however, it remains associated with the same ideas of traditional medicine rather than new medical research. Medicine is a field that relies on old facts to create new discoveries. Functional medicine or holistic/alternative medicine is becoming more popular today.
They have given him increased knowledge of his own biological processes so that he has had a progressive freedom from disease and an increased span of life. They are illuminating the interactions of his physiological and psychological functions, giving the promise of an improved mental health.
Technology has given us great insight into our internal/mental well-being. With the technology of today we have more knowledge of how our body works to thereby increase one's lifespan and promote better quality of life. Technology betters not only the physical aspects of life (communication, education, etc.,) but also the intangible aspects (mental health).