Introduction to Science, Technology, and Society
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What is the Latin meaning of the word 'science'?

  • Knowledge (correct)
  • Experiment
  • Observation
  • Understanding

What is the Greek root word of 'technology'?

  • Cunning
  • Art
  • Techne (correct)
  • Scientia

According to the passage, what is the relationship between science and technology?

  • Technology is the application of scientific knowledge (correct)
  • Science and technology are unrelated
  • Science is the application of technology
  • Science is the study of technology

What is the main idea of the quote by Carl Sagan?

<p>People do not understand science and technology (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to Mark Zuckerberg, what is a defining characteristic of a technological tool?

<p>It creates new abilities (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When did the academic field of STS (Science, Technology and Society) originate according to the passage?

<p>During the Cold War (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Science, Technology and Society (STS) focus on?

<p>Analyzing the impact of science and technology on society (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which academic fields contribute to the foundation of Science, Technology and Society (STS)?

<p>Sociology and Anthropology (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to Lewis Wolpert, what is the nature of reliable scientific knowledge?

<p>It has no moral or ethical values (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is an example from the list of ethical dilemmas and policy issues in science and technology for 2018?

<p>Developing a robot priest (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Social Credit System mentioned in the text?

<p>Scoring citizens through their actions by constant surveillance (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the goal of Sentencing Software mentioned in the text?

<p>Aiding courts in sentencing decisions (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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