Introduction to Science, Technology, and Society - Module 1, Section 1 Quiz
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What is the definition of technology according to Mark Zuckerberg?

  • The application of scientific knowledge, laws, and principles to produce services, materials, tools, and machines.
  • The digital app store designed to help you read your genome.
  • Something that enhances human senses or abilities and makes them more powerful. (correct)
  • The art, skill, or cunning of hand.

    • What is the main concern expressed about science and technology?

  • The overreliance on scientific discoveries.
  • The availability of too much scientific knowledge.
  • The lack of understanding of science and technology in society. (correct)
  • The misuse of the Robot Priest and Monk in religious practices.

    • What is the purpose of 'Socially responsible science' as mentioned in the text?

  • To enhance informed decision making and democracy
  • To develop tools to hold data hostage until payment is made
  • To oppose misuse and abuse in the application of research findings (correct)
  • To promote inaccurate and unreliable research science

    • What does the word 'scientia' mean?

    <p>Knowledge</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to John Heilbron, what is modern science?

    <p>A discovery and an invention</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the scope of the study of Science, Technology, and Society (STS)?

    <p>Discussing general concepts related to Science and Technology</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main purpose of modern science?

    <p>Building and organizing knowledge</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the meaning of 'scientia' in Latin?

    <p>Knowledge</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the Greek root word for technology, as mentioned in the text?

    <p>Technē</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Mark Zuckerberg, what defines a technological tool?

    <p>Something that enhances human abilities and makes them more powerful</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main concern expressed by Carl Sagan in the text?

    <p>Lack of understanding about science and technology in society</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the distinction made between science and technology as mentioned in the text?

    <p>Reliable scientific knowledge is value-free, while technology has moral and ethical value</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are some of the emerging ethical dilemmas and policy issues in science and technology mentioned in the text?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

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