DATA1100: Technology and Society Overview
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What is the maximum word count requirement for each section of the assignment?

  • There is a minimum word count specified per section.
  • Only the introduction has a maximum word count.
  • There is no maximum word count.
  • Each section includes a maximum word count. (correct)

What is a crucial requirement when discussing digital technology in a team assignment?

  • General formulations are acceptable.
  • Opinions should be avoided to maintain objectivity.
  • Balanced reflection on various dimensions of technology is essential. (correct)
  • Only academic sources should be used.

What should students do if they have not found a group by the deadline?

  • They need to contact the instructor for guidance.
  • They will be assigned to a group automatically. (correct)
  • They should drop the course and re-enroll later.
  • They can submit their assignment individually.

How should the assignment be submitted?

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Which of the following statements is true regarding the use of sources in the assignment?

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What format must the team assignment be submitted in?

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What is the expected workload for this 5 ECTS course?

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What is the proper approach to teamwork in this assignment?

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What do teaching assistants provide when reviewing drafts of the assignment?

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Which of these components is NOT necessary for a clear case description?

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What are the main components that construct society?

<p>Language, institutions, material artifacts, and praxis (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the tentative definition of society?

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How does technology primarily serve society according to the defined concepts?

<p>As an extension of human capabilities (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What role does technology play in relation to nature, based on the content?

<p>It secures us from nature and exploits it. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which statement about technology is accurate?

<p>Technology is an application of scientific knowledge with societal benefits. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following describes technology as it relates to human limitations?

<p>It enables human dreams and visions. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the content, how is society reconstructed over time?

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Which of the following best captures the relationship between technology and social control?

<p>Technology serves as a tool for control, discipline, and surveillance. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What role do computer programmers play in political landscapes today?

<p>They develop technologies that can influence voter behavior. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was a major consequence of the Cambridge Analytica scandal?

<p>Increased manipulation of political voter behavior. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What ethical dilemma do programmers face when developing algorithms for social media?

<p>Preventing misinformation and echo chambers. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do the rapid advancements in technology impact regulation by lawmakers?

<p>Technological advances often surpass lawmakers' understanding and regulatory capacity. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What term defines the feedback loop where social media algorithms promote similar views?

<p>Echo chambers (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is critical examination of the relationship between computer science and politics necessary?

<p>To understand the role that programmers have in shaping political opinions. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What unintended outcome can arise from a poorly designed algorithm on social media?

<p>Skewed information that shapes political views. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the key concerns regarding the influence of big data on politics?

<p>It can be used to manipulate voter behavior. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of the team assignment described?

<p>To create a case description about ethical challenges in computer science. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What components must be included in the document submitted for the assignment?

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Which aspect of political freedom is highlighted in the quoted material from Hannah Arendt?

<p>Political freedom is defined by the ability to act and speak in public. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of context is suggested for the ethical challenges discussed in the assignment?

<p>Real or fictional scenarios related to computer science and societal impacts. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the guidelines mentioned, where should the group submit their finalized document?

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How does the Global Risk Report of 2024 relate to the context of the assignment?

<p>It discusses potential risks associated with technological advancements in politics. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was Frances Haugen's role at Facebook?

<p>Product Manager for Civic Misinformation (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What constitutes a crucial component of the case description as outlined in the assignment?

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What issue did Frances Haugen highlight regarding Facebook's influence?

<p>Amplification of division, extremism, and polarization (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one significant challenge mentioned that might affect democratic freedom?

<p>Political propaganda leveraging technology. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What action did Frances Haugen take as a result of her findings at Facebook?

<p>Published internal documents (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which company proposed the development of a new neighborhood at Grønlikaia in Oslo?

<p>Sidewalk Labs (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of housing does the Grønlikaia project propose?

<p>Rental apartments (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What condition must residents agree to in order to live in the Grønlikaia neighborhood?

<p>Allow personal data collection (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which event did Frances Haugen's findings contribute to in the media?

<p>A series of stories by the Wall Street Journal (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was Frances Haugen's concern regarding her access to data at Facebook?

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Flashcards

Technology definition

The set of techniques and associated material products in a specific area, using applied scientific knowledge to achieve goals.

Society Definition

A large group of people who live together, consider themselves part of a group, live in an organized way, make decisions, and share work.

Society Construction

Society is built upon language, institutions, material artifacts, and praxis (social conventions and norms).

Technology and Nature

Technology extends human capabilities; it utilizes and modifies natural resources to meet human needs.

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Technology as Delegation

Technology can take over tasks or responsibilities currently handled by humans.

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Technology as Automation

Technology can automate tasks, reducing human effort.

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Technology for Control

Technology can be used to manage or influence social behaviors.

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Technology's Durability

Technology helps preserve and establish social structures.

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Ethical Challenge in Computer Science

A situation where a choice must be made between competing values related to computer science, society, and politics.

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Case Description

A written account of a situation with a potential ethical problem in computer science, society, and politics.

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Political Freedom

The ability to speak and act publicly without restrictions, crucial for a functioning democracy.

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Democratic Decline

A decrease in democratic processes and institutions, potentially threatening citizen liberties.

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Deepfakes

Media technology facilitating the creation of realistic but fake audio or video recordings.

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Public Realm

The space for public discourse, action, and participation in a society.

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Political Context

The political circumstances that contribute to a particular situation.

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Obligatory Team Assignment

A required project involving a team completing a case study on an ethical computer science/society/politics subject.

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What does a 5 ECTS course equal?

A 5 ECTS course is expected to take approximately 8 hours of work per week.

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Universal Design

A design approach that aims to make products and environments accessible and usable by people with diverse abilities.

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Fake News

False or misleading information presented as news, often spread rapidly through social media.

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Data Security

Protecting digital data from unauthorized access, use, disclosure, disruption, modification, or destruction.

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Big Data

Extremely large and complex datasets that require specialized tools and techniques for analysis and management.

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AI's political impact

Artificial intelligence tools, built by computer scientists, can sway political opinions, potentially manipulating voters and shaping the political landscape.

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Cambridge Analytica Scandal

A 2016 event that exposed how political campaigning could be manipulated through data collection and targeted advertising.

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Political Echo Chambers

Online platforms that tend to reinforce existing beliefs among their users, avoiding opposing viewpoints.

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Misinformation Dissemination

The spread of false or misleading information through online platforms.

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Ethical Dilemmas (Programmers)

Challenges and conflicts that computer programmers may face in using their skills to potentially influence public opinion through algorithms.

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Lack of Regulation

The speed of technological advancements often outpaces policymakers' ability to create effective rules and guidelines.

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Computer Science & Politics Intersection

The increasing overlap between computer science and political issues, with computer programmers potentially playing a critical role in shaping political outcomes.

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Algorithmic Bias

When an algorithm, designed by programmers, unfairly favors or disadvantages certain groups of people, often unintentionally, based on their input data.

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Balanced Reflection

The ability to analyze the social, ethical, environmental, or political impacts of digital technology in a fair and impartial way, considering all aspects.

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Team Brainstorming

A collaborative process where a group of people come together to generate ideas and solutions. This is often the first step in developing a case description.

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Subgroup Exploration

Dividing a team into smaller groups to investigate different themes or aspects related to a case description.

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Draft Feedback

The process of receiving suggestions and comments on a preliminary version of a case description from a teacher or teaching assistant.

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Facebook's Role in Division

Facebook's algorithms and platform were designed to amplify divisive content, leading to increased polarization and extremism, ultimately impacting societies worldwide.

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Haugen's Whistleblower Actions

Frances Haugen, a former Facebook employee, exposed internal documents revealing the company's knowledge of its platform's negative impact on society.

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Data Collection in Smart Cities

Sidewalk Labs, a Google subsidiary, proposed a smart city development in Oslo that would collect extensive personal data from residents in exchange for affordable housing.

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Trade-off for Affordable Housing

The proposed Oslo smart city offered reduced rent in exchange for residents agreeing to have their personal data collected and analyzed.

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Transparency in Algorithm Design

Haugen's testimony highlighted the lack of transparency in Facebook's algorithmic design, particularly in areas like tracking violence and incitement.

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Ethical Implications of Data Collection

The Sidewalk Labs proposal raises ethical questions about the balance between technological advancement and individual privacy.

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Social Responsibility in Tech

Big tech companies like Facebook and Google have a responsibility to ensure their products are used ethically and don't contribute to societal harm.

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Study Notes

Course Overview

  • The course is titled "DATA1100: Technology and Society for Programmers"
  • Lecture 1 focuses on the interplay between technology and society.
  • The course includes a team assignment
  • The assignment requires a case description
  • The assignments are available on Canvas
  • The assignment involves teamwork and subgroups

Course Structure

  • The learning outcomes for each part of the assignment are different
  • The assignment requires students to brainstorm the relations between society, technology and their future professions
  • It requires exploring different themes and interconnections
  • The assignment needs to be submitted by a set deadline

Assignment Details

  • The assignment consists of a single word document
  • The document has multiple sections to complete
  • Sections encompass: context, brainstorming, subgroup work, case text, and bibliography
  • Each section has a word count limit
  • The assignment is structured to help students understand and evaluate complicated challenges (wicked problems)
  • Assignments need to be submitted via Canvas.

FAQ

  • Students need to use external sources for the assignment.
  • There are no minimum word count requirements for individual sections
  • Students should work in subgroups
  • There are set deadlines which must be met for the assignment
  • Students need to check the assessment criteria for guidance.
  • The assignments can be completed by subgroups.
  • There are scheduled meetings to brainstorm and complete the different sections

Additional Notes

  • The course is offered at Oslo Metropolitan University.
  • The prompt includes an additional requirement related to artificial intelligence.
  • The instructor has provided a real case study.
  • A detailed summary of the entire course.
  • All materials about dates, and deadlines are included
  • Criteria for assessment is provided

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This quiz assesses your understanding of the interplay between technology and society as discussed in Lecture 1 of the DATA1100 course. It will cover the key themes, learning outcomes, and structure of the team assignment. Prepare to explore how technology impacts future professions and societal relations.

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