DATA1100: Technology and Society Overview

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Questions and Answers

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?

By filling in and submitting an assignment document. (C) Signup and view all the answers

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

Adequate use of relevant sources is necessary to support arguments. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What format must the team assignment be submitted in?

A single word document downloaded from Canvas. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the expected workload for this 5 ECTS course?

About 8 hours per week. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the proper approach to teamwork in this assignment?

Brainstorm as a team and then explore themes in subgroups. (A) Signup and view all the answers

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

They give feedback and indicate areas needing improvement. (C) Signup and view all the answers

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

A lengthy word count without concern for structure. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What are the main components that construct society?

Language, institutions, material artifacts, and praxis (C) Signup and view all the answers

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

Focus on individualism (C) Signup and view all the answers

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

As an extension of human capabilities (D) Signup and view all the answers

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

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

Which statement about technology is accurate?

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

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

It enables human dreams and visions. (C) Signup and view all the answers

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

Via continuous social construction processes. (C) Signup and view all the answers

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

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

What role do computer programmers play in political landscapes today?

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

What was a major consequence of the Cambridge Analytica scandal?

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

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

Preventing misinformation and echo chambers. (C) Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

Echo chambers (C) Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

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

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

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

What is the primary focus of the team assignment described?

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

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

Context, assignment text, brainstorming, subgroup contributions, and bibliography. (B) Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

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

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

On the Canvas platform as specified. (A) Signup and view all the answers

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

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

What was Frances Haugen's role at Facebook?

Product Manager for Civic Misinformation (B) Signup and view all the answers

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

A blend of fictional creativity and factual accuracy. (D) Signup and view all the answers

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

Amplification of division, extremism, and polarization (B) Signup and view all the answers

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

Political propaganda leveraging technology. (C) Signup and view all the answers

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

Published internal documents (B) Signup and view all the answers

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

Sidewalk Labs (B) Signup and view all the answers

What type of housing does the Grønlikaia project propose?

Rental apartments (C) Signup and view all the answers

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

Allow personal data collection (C) Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

She was not given access to training data or algorithms (A) Signup and view all the answers

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.