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What is the definition of science?
What is the definition of science?
Science is the pursuit and application of knowledge and understanding of the natural and social world following a systematic methodology based on evidence.
What does the term 'technology' mean?
What does the term 'technology' mean?
Technology comes from tekhne which means art or craft, and refers to the rational process of creating means to order and transform matter, energy, and information to realize certain valued ends.
What is the definition of society?
What is the definition of society?
A society is a group of people involved with each other through persistent relations, or a large social grouping sharing the same geographical or social territory, typically subject to the same political authority and dominant cultural expectations.
What is the purpose of STS?
What is the purpose of STS?
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Define the term 'knowledge' in the context of technology.
Define the term 'knowledge' in the context of technology.
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Which field is interested in the nature of science, technology, and society?
Which field is interested in the nature of science, technology, and society?
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What does the term 'tekhne' mean?
What does the term 'tekhne' mean?
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What is the definition of society?
What is the definition of society?
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What is the purpose of science?
What is the purpose of science?
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What is technology?
What is technology?
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