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Which of the following best describes the role of ethics in relation to science and technology?
Which of the following best describes the role of ethics in relation to science and technology?
- Ethics serve as a compass, guiding the development and application of science and technology towards just, responsible, and sustainable ends. (correct)
- Ethics ensure scientific and technological progress remains unhindered, prioritizing innovation above all other considerations.
- Ethics primarily focus on maximizing the economic benefits derived from scientific and technological innovations.
- Ethics dictate the pace of scientific advancement, ensuring discoveries align with societal norms.
According to the material, how does 'more science and technology' relate to social development?
According to the material, how does 'more science and technology' relate to social development?
- It results in equal wealth distribution across society.
- It leads to greater social well-being only if developed and used ethically and responsibly. (correct)
- It automatically leads to greater social well-being.
- It guarantees ethical behavior in society.
What is a key consideration when evaluating the ethical validity of introducing technology into different aspects of human life?
What is a key consideration when evaluating the ethical validity of introducing technology into different aspects of human life?
- Whether the technology is humanly and ethically valid. (correct)
- Whether the technology is technologically advanced.
- Whether the technology generates profit for investors
- Whether the technology can be implemented rapidly.
Which of the following exemplifies how science and technology can affect human life and dignity?
Which of the following exemplifies how science and technology can affect human life and dignity?
Which concept is most closely related to the idea that scientific and technological advancements should consider the well-being of future generations?
Which concept is most closely related to the idea that scientific and technological advancements should consider the well-being of future generations?
Which of the following is an example of how technological advancements can initially aim to solve needs but evolve into wants?
Which of the following is an example of how technological advancements can initially aim to solve needs but evolve into wants?
According to the material, what characterizes the 'current times' concerning technology and change?
According to the material, what characterizes the 'current times' concerning technology and change?
In the context of ethical considerations in science and technology, what does 'protecting human rights' primarily involve?
In the context of ethical considerations in science and technology, what does 'protecting human rights' primarily involve?
In what context is the school of edinburgh mentioned?
In what context is the school of edinburgh mentioned?
In the discussion of 'means and ends,' what crucial aspect should the answers to 'what for', 'how,' and 'for whom' questions have?
In the discussion of 'means and ends,' what crucial aspect should the answers to 'what for', 'how,' and 'for whom' questions have?
What is the central theme conveyed by 'El SÃndrome de Frankenstein'?
What is the central theme conveyed by 'El SÃndrome de Frankenstein'?
When considering the human being as an end rather than a means, what principle is emphasized?
When considering the human being as an end rather than a means, what principle is emphasized?
Science is best described as which of the following processes?
Science is best described as which of the following processes?
What should one aspire to when considering the human being as having dignity and rights?
What should one aspire to when considering the human being as having dignity and rights?
Science and technology are tools that need what element in order to result in true well-bring for society?
Science and technology are tools that need what element in order to result in true well-bring for society?
In ethical frameworks, what should be considered when using humans as a means to an end?
In ethical frameworks, what should be considered when using humans as a means to an end?
What factors affect decision making in science and technology sectors?
What factors affect decision making in science and technology sectors?
What current attitude is considered a sign of societies in subdevelopment?
What current attitude is considered a sign of societies in subdevelopment?
How can ethics act as a compass in science and technology?
How can ethics act as a compass in science and technology?
How can one put personal values and social values into consideration?
How can one put personal values and social values into consideration?
Flashcards
Technology as Social Process
Technology as Social Process
Knowledge and tech development are inherent human practices.
From Need to Want
From Need to Want
Initially for needs, inventions can become mere wants.
Ethics in Technology
Ethics in Technology
Tech's compass, pointing science towards just, responsible and sustainable aims.
Impacts of Ethical Acts
Impacts of Ethical Acts
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Science + Tech = Social Growth
Science + Tech = Social Growth
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The Frankenstein Syndrome
The Frankenstein Syndrome
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Are all means justified?
Are all means justified?
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Human as End
Human as End
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Ethical component
Ethical component
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Current Times
Current Times
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Everything decays quickly
Everything decays quickly
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Features of Our time.
Features of Our time.
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Study Notes
- Unit I delves into the relationship between society, science, and technology within the context of Ethics II, taught by Lic. David Flores RamÃrez.
- Invocation to the Holy Spirit includes the whole class saying a prayer to God, in the name of Jesus.
Science and Technology as a Social Process
- Knowledge and technological development are intrinsic to human nature.
- Human thought aims to satisfy needs, but can lead to vain satisfaction.
- Inventions initially solve needs then become wants.
Relationship between Ethics and Science-Technology
- Ethics in science and technology involves responsibility in advancements.
- Establishing ethical boundaries and ensuring equity in benefits are related to ethics and science.
- It also includes sustainability and the protection of human rights.
How Ethics Acts in Technology
- Ethics guides the development and application of science and technology toward just, responsible, and sustainable goals.
- It promotes reflection on the impact of decisions, emphasizing the well-being of all, present and future.
Science, Technology and Social Development
- Increased science + increased technology = increased wealth to result in social wellbeing.
- Science and tech are powerful tools, but rely on ethic/responsibility for successfull results.
Edinburgh School (1920s)
- In 1920, one could not consider science as an area of knowledge: untouchable, privileged and closed off.
- Today we need detailed analysis that takes many factors into consideration.
Contact Points: Society, Science, and Technology
- Science and technology do not generate necessary development.
- The effects of science impact human dignity
- Decisions in science and technology are shaped by economic, political, and cultural factors.
The Frankenstein Syndrome
- The "Frankenstein Syndrome" is a fear or rejection of the unforeseen consequences of scientific, technological, or medical progress.
- The term comes from Mary Shelley's "Frankenstein."
- The doctor creates a monster which becomes uncontrollable, leading to chaos and tragedy.
Means and Ends
- With any advance we must ask: "What for?", "Through what means?", "For whom?"
- Answers should align with human and ethical values.
- Today's societies think technology must be introduced or underdevelopment begins
The Human Being as an End
- As a "means", humans lack intrinsic value and can be used.
- As a "means", humans have acceptable degree of harm to integrity or rights to achieve a superior end.
- The human is seen as "collateral damage".
Ethical Component
- Everything surrounding advances, including effect, should be ethical
- Everything related to our existence should be ethical
Modern Societies
- Present day society sees modern advances as requirements in our current day
- The following questions are raised:
- What is our meaning?
- What is the purpose of life?
- And are we truly free?
Possibilities for Human Freedom
- With progress and advancement society seems to do more with less time and resources.
- There is a shift/struggle from tradition and the new.
- There is a change in what we saw personal values to be
Questions to Ponder
- What are today's values?
- What is important and what should be considered?
- How are technological advances influencing this?
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