Impact of Human Rights on Technology and Humanity

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What are the key aspects of a human rights-based approach to development?

Analyzing and addressing discriminatory practices and inequalities, clarifying responsibilities, and prioritizing safety, health, livelihoods, and participatory decision making

What is the primary focus of a human rights-based approach to science and technology?

Addressing inequalities and unjust power relations

What is the role of human rights in the development of science and technology?

To prioritize human wellbeing and dignity

According to S. Romi Mukherjee, what do human rights function as?

<p>The 'golden mean' that protects the weak, poor, and vulnerable</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between human rights and sustainability?

<p>Human rights are rights to sustainability</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the importance of participatory decision making in a human rights-based approach to science and technology?

<p>It ensures that individuals have a say in the development and implementation of science and technology</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of a human rights-based approach to science, technology, and development?

<p>To promote human wellbeing</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the state in a human rights-based approach to development?

<p>To clarify and take responsibility for its actions in development debates</p> Signup and view all the answers

A human rights-based approach to science and technology prioritizes economic growth over human wellbeing.

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

Human rights ensure that science and technology policies prioritize safety, health, and livelihoods.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Individuals have the right to make choices about the impact of science and technology on their lives.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A human rights-based approach addresses only economic inequalities.

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

S. Romi Mukherjee advocates for a technology-centered approach to development.

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

Human rights are a means to protect the environment.

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

A human rights-based approach to development focuses on analyzing and addressing unjust power relations.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The state has no responsibility in ensuring that science and technology policies prioritize human wellbeing.

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

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