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computer or mirco chip

The microchip has to be the best invention. It is what makes computers, cell phones, tv's and just about anything else electronic work.

The best invention in the last 50 years would have to be medical advances, if it wasn't for the knowledge of openheart surgery..my dad would no longer be with us!!!!

I think the computer is the most important invention. Those little chips go in alot of our current technology, cell phones etc.

computers & medical advances

the best invention in the last 50 years has to be any medical advancement that has benefitted people especially adding quality of life

The computer and internet, the space shuttle, and medical breakthroughs

I THINK FINDING INSULIN IS ONE OF THE MOST IMPORTANT INVENTIONS, BECAUSE WITHOUT IT I WOULD'NT HAVE MY UNCLE OR A COUPLE OF MY COUSINS OR MY BROTHER.THEY HAVE DIABETES SO THEY NEED THE INSULLIN.

It would have to be the computer. It completely changed the way our society operates in almost every aspect of life. The technological applications of the computer can be seen in almost everything we do or use. Somewhere along the line there is a computer involved.

Computers - nowadays you can practically do everything with them - even phone calls!

The personal computer is by far the best invention of the last 50 years.

The Computer !!! Its a library at your fingertips and U can make new friends all over the world !

The computer. I love my computer. I pay bills with it and keep in contact with all my friends.

the best invention of the last 50 years is the alternative fuel vehicle- which the oil companies have blocked!

Computers and the internet.

the computer---a great way to pay bills, and communicate with friends and family near and far!!!!!!!!!!!!

Computers

Laposcopic surgery (non invasive. Has helped many people who couldn't take actual invasive surgery.

The invention of the computer laid the foundation of all of the high tech inventions. We would probably not have the cell phone if not for the computer and I chose the cell phone as the 2nd most important invention

cell phones

i like the internet

I think the best invention in the last 50 years lies in the technology industry. Computers are great assets to both personal and business needs.

The internet and at home compact computers. The internet allows me to keep in touch with the world at large. Everything from politics, shopping, medical info, paying our bills, history, education (I am disabled and have earned a degree on-line, how great is that!) I use the computer to learn so many things. My children use and have used the computer for education as well as fun. This past Presidential campaign was so easy to keep up with because of the internet. I have medical problems that I can research and figure out my best plan for recovery wihour spending a fortune. Communication with so many others from different countries is so important in our world today. Yep the Internet and computers, the BEST!

I have 2, Ofcourse the computer/Internet, without these, we would'nt be answering this question, and insulin, otherwise I would'nt be answering this question.

the computer

First choice, the personal computer, second choice, the microwave oven so I agree with several others even without looking at their choices before typing!

Hands down, it's got to be the personal computer. It has enabled so much more to happen, like the internet, and advanced gaming that simply wouldn't be anything like they are today without it. The fact that PC's are relatively cheap truly opens access up to virtually everyone making us more of a global community than ever, truly amazing, and the first technology to do it.

The personal computer

Digital Video Recorders...(Tivo, etc.). Record TV shows without tape decks,if you miss something, you can back up and rewatch,skip commercials!

Computer

The internet

Without microprocessors we would still be dealing with dial phones, room size computers at very slow speed,and no medical improvements among many more.

The microchip.. it allowed our technology to evolve into discrete, personal tools rather than the behemoths that came before. The microchip was the advent of cell phones, personal computers, portable gaming, and all the other high-tech conveniences we enjoy today, up to and including major breakthroughs in medical, environmental and transportation sectors.

Internet

Wow! This is one of the hardest questions you have ever asked. There are so many inventions from time saving, entertainment, energy efficient, life saving and money saving also. I like rechargable batteries because it saves our landfills and doesn't allow toxins into our environment, DVD's for partly the same reason, plus they last longer then VHS (and of course our DVD & VHS players). Electric washing machines and dryers because they are time and energy saving. Cell phones and GPS as they are life saving and the cell is time saving also. I admit I also like my computer and internet. You no longer have to pay thousands of dollars for encyclopedias, they combine news, entertainment and knowledge in one package for which the microchip had a great deal of influence. I guess overall, it would be the computer and internet as it really does help me find out anything I need to, from a recipe for dinner to helping with school work!

The computer and the Internet. By using the internet we save years out of our lives and of course ... what would the Internet be without a computer?! Do we need it? NO but man is a great invention!

personal hand sanitizers. it is nice to be able to clean my hands when a sink is not available

Jonas Salk's Polio Vaccine

computers

hard to pick just one there have been so many that have made our lives so much easier. I would have to say the computer is at the top.

I say the best invention in last 50 years would be the 1st successful artificial human heart (early 80's)....as well as two other great inventions in the 60's - getting the laser to work and developing LED technology. (I know - that makes 3 - but all are worth mentioning.

advances in medical treatment

our communications systems, tv, cells, internet, cable news, computers. all that keeps us informed and connected with the world and what is happening in it.

Definitely the Internet. It's amazing what you can do on the internet, what you can learn and how much fun you can have. I can't imagine life without it now!

I think medical technology and the machines that have been invented to help people with illness are the greatest inventions.

The Computer is first. Any one remember when the computer took up a BIG room? Years later we got 'on line' dial up! Anyone remember the comadore computers with a tape drive (the memory)? We have come a LONG way in 30 years! Forget 'dial up', we have high speed internet. All is a FLASH! Young people don't know anything about it. I am very HAPPY I have all of it. Even tho I really need a new computer. Mine is getting a little slow ... old/sick ... I've had it for about 6 years. It is still the best thing that I've ever had! Not ready to buy something else at this time!

the microwave

I would have to agree with the medical aspect. The treatments that researchers have found are amazing. It has helped a lot of people to have a full life when they otherwise could not have.

Computers hands down, you couldn't be doing what we're doing without them

Computer helps in everything from manufacturing to science.