Introduction to Science, Technology, and Society

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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?

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According to John Heilbron, what is modern science?

A discovery and an invention Signup and view all the answers

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

Discussing general concepts related to Science and Technology Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of modern science?

Building and organizing knowledge Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of 'scientia' in Latin?

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

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According to Mark Zuckerberg, what defines a technological tool?

Something that enhances human abilities and makes them more powerful Signup and view all the answers

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

Lack of understanding about science and technology in society Signup and view all the answers

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

Reliable scientific knowledge is value-free, while technology has moral and ethical value 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?

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