Lesson 1 Flashcards

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is the study of how society, politics, and culture affect scientific research and technological innovation, and how these, in turn, affect society, politics and culture.

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Science and technology studies, or science, technology and society studies (STS)

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from the Latin word “scientia” meaning knowledge.

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SCIENCE

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SCIENCE from the Latin word

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“scientia” meaning knowledge.

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knowledge attained through study or practice.

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SCIENCE

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refers to a system of acquiring knowledge which uses observation and experimentation

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SCIENCE

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organized body of knowledge gained using scientific method or research.

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SCIENCE

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The human attempt to understand the natural world, with or without concern for practical uses of that knowledge.

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SCIENCE

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“techne” meaning art, craft, or skill. “logos” meaning to speak of; to imply the practical application of techne.

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TECHNOLOGY

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TECHNOLOGY came from the greek word

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“techne” meaning art, craft, or skill. “logos” meaning to speak of; to imply the practical application of techne.

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10
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the application of scientific knowledge to the practical aims of human life.

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TECHNOLOGY

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Human attempt to change the world.

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TECHNOLOGY

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Refers to methods, systems, and devices which are the result of scientific knowledge being used for practical purposes

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TECHNOLOGY

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came from the Latin word societas, which in turn was derived from the noun socius (“comrade, friend, ally”; adjectival form socialis) used to describe a bond or interaction between parties that are friendly, or at least civil.

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SOCIETY

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14
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is a grouping of individuals, which is characterized by common interest and may have distinctive culture and institutions.

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society

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science or knowledge put into practical use to solve problems or invent useful tools.

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Technology

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16
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knowledge about or study of the natural world based on facts learned through experiments and observation.