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STS 1 Flashcards

1
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Science comes from the Latin scientia, meaning _____

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“knowledge.”

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2
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Science comes from the Latin _______

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scientia

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3
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Science is a system or method of finding answers to questions about the _________

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nature of the universe.

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4
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Technology comes from the Greek root ______

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techne

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5
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Science is _____ and ______

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empirical and evidence-based.

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5
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Science: the human attempt to understand _________ , with or without concern for practical uses of that knowledge.

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understand the natural world

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5
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Examples of the natural world:

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Volcanoes
Gravity
Aloms
Plants
Metals

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6
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Science tries to discover______ and relationships and then tries to create ______ that makes sense of these facts and relationships.

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discover facts and create theories

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6
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Technology: Humans attempt to change the world by ____________

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creating products that can help people.

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7
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It is the application of scientific knowledge, laws, and principles to produce services.
materials, tools, and machines aimed at solving real-world problems.

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TECHNOLOGY

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7
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Greek root techne, meaning __________

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“art, skill, or cunning of hand.”

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7
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It makes our lives more convenient, more efficient, and more comfortable.

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Technology

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7
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It is very purposive.

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TECHNOLOGY

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8
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____________ empowers humans.

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Technology

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9
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TECHNOLOGY is

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is very purposive.

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10
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_________ is much older than science.

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Technology

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11
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According to ___________ , “technological tool is something that takes a human’s sense or ability and augments it and makes it more powerful.”

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Mark Zuckerberg

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11
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According to Mark Zuckerberg, _______________________________________________________________________

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“technological tool is something that takes a human’s sense or ability and augments it and makes it more powerful.”

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12
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Technology is much older than science.
TRUE OR FALSE?

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TRUE UY PSTE SAD

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13
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Examples of technology

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Machines
CDs
Pencil Sharpener
Electronics

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14
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Technology involves:

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Tools
Techniques and
Procedures for putting the findings of science to use.

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15
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___________ between the end of WWI and the beginning of WWII.

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Interwar Period

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15
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STS is a relatively young academic field that combines previously_____ and _________ such as history of science, philosophy of science, and sociology of science.

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independent and older disciplines,

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15
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Science explores for the purpose of ____

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of knowing,

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15
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technology explores for the purpose of _______

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doing or making something useful from that knowledge.

16
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Could be traced back to two important periods of ________ history.

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20th-century

16
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exclusive cultures-humanities

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(interpretive)

17
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Cold War commencing in _______

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1945 until roughly 1991.

17
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STS seeks to bridge the gap between two traditionally exclusive cultures-humanities __________ and natural sciences_______ to better confront the moral, ethical, and existential dilemmas brought by the continued rise of science and technology

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(interpretive) and (rational)

18
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natural sciences

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(rational)

19
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(Science and technology as one and the same, leading to a serious problem, Wolpert 2005)

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“the conflation of science and technology”

20
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who said that “In contrast to technology, reliable scientific knowledge is value-free and has no morator ethical value

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(Lewis Wolpert, 2005).

21
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lecture of wolpert

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medawar lecture 1998

22
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aims to integrate cross-disciplinary frameworks

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hybrid field

23
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tom’s head by…

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carl sagan gaga kaba

24
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Conflicts of interest are a very common cause for _____ in many scientific disciplines today.

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concern

24
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“We live in a society absolutely dependent on science and technology and yet have cleverly arranged things so that almost no one understands science and technology. That’s a clear prescription for disaster.”

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According to Carl Sagan

25
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( As scientific and technological advancements move us forward, they, at the same time, open up possibilities for more catastrophic outcomes. )

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“The irony of complexity”

26
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Some ways in which scientists can endanger socially responsible science:

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  1. Ensure accurate and reliable research.
  2. Oppose misuse or abuse in the application of research findings.
  3. Attend to both the limitations and the foreseeable impacts of their work.
  4. Participate in discussions and decisions regarding the appropriate use of science in addressing societal issues and concerns.
  5. Bring their specialized knowledge and expertise to activities and discussions that promote the education of students and fellow citizens.
  6. Enhance and facilitate informed decision-making and democracy.
27
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“Modern science is discovery as well as invention.”

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JOHN HEILBRON (American science historian)

27
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explains that in this day and age it is crucial that the public participates in science issues affecting their lives and their own self-interest.

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Marincola (2006)

27
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the precise state-of-heart engineering sciences we enjoy today

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“Five minute theorem”

28
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________ are issues which challenge us to decide on a most plausible course of action, whose potential benefits on human health, safety, and security outweigh the possible risks.

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Ethical dilemmas

29
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Technology involves:

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Tools, Techniques and Procedures for putting the findings of science to use.

30
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Science drives technology by making new technology possible through scientific ______

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breakthroughs.

31
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Engineers focus on using science to_____ _____

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develop products.

32
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(South African-British) (Developmental Biologist, Author, Broadcaster) (2005)

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LEWIS WOLPERT

32
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Without technology, some science experiments would not be \______

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possible.

33
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“In contrast to technology, reliable scientific knowledge is value-free and has no morator ethical

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LEWIS WOLPERT

34
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________ are a very common cause for concern in many scientific disciplines today.

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Conflicts of interest

35
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As Scientific and technological advancement move us forward, they, at the same time, open up possibilities for more catastrophic outcomes.)

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“The irony of complexity”

36
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Science and engineering ethicist and consultant)

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PROF. STEPHANIE J. BIRD

36
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Basic principle of SK’s COVID-19 response:
- oppeness, transparency and fully keeping the public informed.

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KANG KYUNG-WHA (SK Foreign Minister)

37
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KEYS TO THEIR SUCCESSFUL RESPONSE

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Testing is central
- Government quickly approved the testing system
- People were monitored afterwards
- The south korean public are very demanding

38
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(Center for Science, Tech, and Values of the University of Notre Dame) (Indiana,USA)

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JOHN J. REILLY

38
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(Writer, Consultant, Tech Ethicist)

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DR. JESSICA BARON

39
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one of the most challenging ethical dilemmas

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covid 19

40
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_____ ______ are issues which challenge us to decide on a most plausible course of action, whose potential benefits on human health, safety, and security outweigh the possible risks.

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Ethical dilemmas

40
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STS capitalizes on the interpretive frame of the humanities and social sciences and the rational lens of the natural sciences to prepare students and future professionals for the great moral and ethical challenges that science and technology in modern society bring into our lives and the lives of those we care for.

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basaha kay true na bagon tika ron

41
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since(2012) publising an annual top 10 list of emmeging ethical dilemmas in science and technology
(2021)

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-robot Abuse
- Doomscrolling
- Your “Digital Twin”
- The Tech battle foe the arctic
- Secret Surveillance apps
- Facebook
- Selfie medicine
- THe sleep -tracking app that alters your dreams
- CIVVL
- The weaponization of data voids

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