STS 1 Flashcards
Science comes from the Latin scientia, meaning _____
“knowledge.”
Science comes from the Latin _______
scientia
Science is a system or method of finding answers to questions about the _________
nature of the universe.
Technology comes from the Greek root ______
techne
Science is _____ and ______
empirical and evidence-based.
Science: the human attempt to understand _________ , with or without concern for practical uses of that knowledge.
understand the natural world
Examples of the natural world:
Volcanoes
Gravity
Aloms
Plants
Metals
Science tries to discover______ and relationships and then tries to create ______ that makes sense of these facts and relationships.
discover facts and create theories
Technology: Humans attempt to change the world by ____________
creating products that can help people.
It is the application of scientific knowledge, laws, and principles to produce services.
materials, tools, and machines aimed at solving real-world problems.
TECHNOLOGY
Greek root techne, meaning __________
“art, skill, or cunning of hand.”
It makes our lives more convenient, more efficient, and more comfortable.
Technology
It is very purposive.
TECHNOLOGY
____________ empowers humans.
Technology
TECHNOLOGY is
is very purposive.
_________ is much older than science.
Technology
According to ___________ , “technological tool is something that takes a human’s sense or ability and augments it and makes it more powerful.”
Mark Zuckerberg
According to Mark Zuckerberg, _______________________________________________________________________
“technological tool is something that takes a human’s sense or ability and augments it and makes it more powerful.”
Technology is much older than science.
TRUE OR FALSE?
TRUE UY PSTE SAD
Examples of technology
Machines
CDs
Pencil Sharpener
Electronics
Technology involves:
Tools
Techniques and
Procedures for putting the findings of science to use.
___________ between the end of WWI and the beginning of WWII.
Interwar Period
STS is a relatively young academic field that combines previously_____ and _________ such as history of science, philosophy of science, and sociology of science.
independent and older disciplines,
Science explores for the purpose of ____
of knowing,
technology explores for the purpose of _______
doing or making something useful from that knowledge.
Could be traced back to two important periods of ________ history.
20th-century
exclusive cultures-humanities
(interpretive)
Cold War commencing in _______
1945 until roughly 1991.
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
(interpretive) and (rational)
natural sciences
(rational)
(Science and technology as one and the same, leading to a serious problem, Wolpert 2005)
“the conflation of science and technology”
who said that “In contrast to technology, reliable scientific knowledge is value-free and has no morator ethical value
(Lewis Wolpert, 2005).
lecture of wolpert
medawar lecture 1998
aims to integrate cross-disciplinary frameworks
hybrid field
tom’s head by…
carl sagan gaga kaba
Conflicts of interest are a very common cause for _____ in many scientific disciplines today.
concern
“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.”
According to Carl Sagan
( As scientific and technological advancements move us forward, they, at the same time, open up possibilities for more catastrophic outcomes. )
“The irony of complexity”
Some ways in which scientists can endanger socially responsible science:
- Ensure accurate and reliable research.
- Oppose misuse or abuse in the application of research findings.
- Attend to both the limitations and the foreseeable impacts of their work.
- Participate in discussions and decisions regarding the appropriate use of science in addressing societal issues and concerns.
- Bring their specialized knowledge and expertise to activities and discussions that promote the education of students and fellow citizens.
- Enhance and facilitate informed decision-making and democracy.
“Modern science is discovery as well as invention.”
JOHN HEILBRON (American science historian)
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.
Marincola (2006)
the precise state-of-heart engineering sciences we enjoy today
“Five minute theorem”
________ 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.
Ethical dilemmas
Technology involves:
Tools, Techniques and Procedures for putting the findings of science to use.
Science drives technology by making new technology possible through scientific ______
breakthroughs.
Engineers focus on using science to_____ _____
develop products.
(South African-British) (Developmental Biologist, Author, Broadcaster) (2005)
LEWIS WOLPERT
Without technology, some science experiments would not be \______
possible.
“In contrast to technology, reliable scientific knowledge is value-free and has no morator ethical
LEWIS WOLPERT
________ are a very common cause for concern in many scientific disciplines today.
Conflicts of interest
As Scientific and technological advancement move us forward, they, at the same time, open up possibilities for more catastrophic outcomes.)
“The irony of complexity”
Science and engineering ethicist and consultant)
PROF. STEPHANIE J. BIRD
Basic principle of SK’s COVID-19 response:
- oppeness, transparency and fully keeping the public informed.
KANG KYUNG-WHA (SK Foreign Minister)
KEYS TO THEIR SUCCESSFUL RESPONSE
Testing is central
- Government quickly approved the testing system
- People were monitored afterwards
- The south korean public are very demanding
(Center for Science, Tech, and Values of the University of Notre Dame) (Indiana,USA)
JOHN J. REILLY
(Writer, Consultant, Tech Ethicist)
DR. JESSICA BARON
one of the most challenging ethical dilemmas
covid 19
_____ ______ 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.
Ethical dilemmas
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.
basaha kay true na bagon tika ron
since(2012) publising an annual top 10 list of emmeging ethical dilemmas in science and technology
(2021)
-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
