How have scientific advancements been both beneficial and disadvantageous to society?

For the benefits we have had improvements on communication and transportation which has cause an upward trend in economic growth. Also we have improved in the medical field, this has an overall advantage in keeping the society healthy.  And as for disadvantages we have cause an increase in CO2 emissions, urbanization, over consumption of resources, and hazardous waste.

you didn't give any options but heres what i can tell you: an inference is likely to change based on additional observations. the latter is something that you have seen or sensed using your sensory organs while the former is like a conclusion out from what you have observed.