Lochlann Jain and Society for Social Studies of Science Quiz

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What does Massimiano Bucchi suggest is necessary for innovation to occur?

  • Analyzing interactions between cultures and individuals
  • Requiring the public to become experts in science and engineering
  • Quantifying the desired progress in moving towards innovation (correct)
  • Ensuring that opinions and ideas from different cultural backgrounds are heard

How does Legacy Thinking impact the drive for technological progress according to the text?

  • It ensures that technological innovations align perfectly with societal expectations
  • It encourages individuals to question accepted models of society
  • It impairs the ability to drive technology forward by limiting acceptance of new ideas (correct)
  • It prevents people from being represented in technological developments

In what way does technoscience relate to the pace of innovation?

  • It influences whether technological advancements are perceived as necessities or luxuries (correct)
  • It serves as a barrier to rapid technological advancement by focusing on societal implications
  • It accelerates the pace of innovation by introducing new regulatory frameworks
  • It creates a stationary environment where technological growth is restricted

What is the core idea behind the concept 'No Innovation Without Representation'?

<p>Democratic ideals require that everyone has a chance to be represented in technological developments (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does Gentle Tyranny affect individuals' choices according to the text?

<p>It imposes subtle restrictions on choices presented as an illusion of choice (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is Technoscience primarily concerned with according to the text?

<p>Shaping human thought and behavior through technological advancements (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does Citizen Participation relate to Technoscience?

<p>It ensures that citizens have a say in the development and use of technology (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What role does Privileged Positions of Business and Science play in modernity according to the text?

<p>They hold unique authority in economic, political, and technosocial affairs (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes Alternative Modernity according to Andrew Steven L. Goldman?

<p>Not requiring individuals to become experts in science and engineering simultaneously (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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