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What is an interdisciplinary course designed to examine the ways that science and technology shape, and are shaped by, our society, politics, and culture?
What is an interdisciplinary course designed to examine the ways that science and technology shape, and are shaped by, our society, politics, and culture?
Science, Technology and Society
What does Science, Technology and Society explore?
What does Science, Technology and Society explore?
The conditions under which production, distribution and utilization of scientific knowledge and technological systems occur
What is an evolving body of knowledge based on theoretical expositions and experiments?
What is an evolving body of knowledge based on theoretical expositions and experiments?
Science
Science is based on empirical activities that generates universal truths.
Science is based on empirical activities that generates universal truths.
What is the application of science and creation of systems; processes and objects designed to help humans in their daily activities?
What is the application of science and creation of systems; processes and objects designed to help humans in their daily activities?
Technology is a tool that learners use to learn.
Technology is a tool that learners use to learn.
What is the sum total of our interactions as humans?
What is the sum total of our interactions as humans?
Society is defined as a group of individuals involved in persistent social interaction.
Society is defined as a group of individuals involved in persistent social interaction.
Society is a large social group sharing the same geographical or social territory.
Society is a large social group sharing the same geographical or social territory.
Development of science and technology has brought immense progress in society and men.
Development of science and technology has brought immense progress in society and men.
Scientific knowledge and technology influences individuals and society.
Scientific knowledge and technology influences individuals and society.
Science and Technology also addresses issues and problems that are of concern to the general population.
Science and Technology also addresses issues and problems that are of concern to the general population.
A lot of our problems in modern society involve not only technology but also human values, social organization, environmental concerns, economic resources, political decisions, and a myriad of other factors.
A lot of our problems in modern society involve not only technology but also human values, social organization, environmental concerns, economic resources, political decisions, and a myriad of other factors.
Modern society problems can be solved by the application of scientific knowledge, technical expertise, social understanding, and humane compassion.
Modern society problems can be solved by the application of scientific knowledge, technical expertise, social understanding, and humane compassion.
Technology is the use or application of scientific knowledge for a specific goal or purpose.
Technology is the use or application of scientific knowledge for a specific goal or purpose.
Technology makes life easier.
Technology makes life easier.
Science seeks to improve.
Science seeks to improve.
Science informs.
Science informs.
Science demands more from technology.
Science demands more from technology.
Technology demands more from society.
Technology demands more from society.
Technology benefits Society.
Technology benefits Society.
Science is learned as an independent study from other fields.
Science is learned as an independent study from other fields.
Science is studied holistically, often in an interdisciplinary method
Science is studied holistically, often in an interdisciplinary method
Science focuses on the scientific methods, natural processes, and understanding nature.
Science focuses on the scientific methods, natural processes, and understanding nature.
Science emphasizes synthesis processes.
Science emphasizes synthesis processes.
Science has more weight than analysis and predicting nature's behavior.
Science has more weight than analysis and predicting nature's behavior.
Old Science relied on the Bible and Church teachings.
Old Science relied on the Bible and Church teachings.
Old Science relied on common sense.
Old Science relied on common sense.
Old Science relied on ancient authorities.
Old Science relied on ancient authorities.
Old Science relied on Aristotle and Ptolemy.
Old Science relied on Aristotle and Ptolemy.
Old Science relied on reasoning and logic.
Old Science relied on reasoning and logic.
New Science relied on more than the Bible and reason.
New Science relied on more than the Bible and reason.
New Science relied on the Scientific Method.
New Science relied on the Scientific Method.
New Science relied on observation.
New Science relied on observation.
New Science relied on experiments
New Science relied on experiments
New Science relied on gathering knowledge.
New Science relied on gathering knowledge.
New Science relied on drawing conclusions based on data.
New Science relied on drawing conclusions based on data.
To solve our contemporary problems, science needs to become more multidisciplinary and its practitioners should continue to promote cooperation and integration between the social and natural sciences.
To solve our contemporary problems, science needs to become more multidisciplinary and its practitioners should continue to promote cooperation and integration between the social and natural sciences.
A holistic approach also demands that science draw on the contributions of the humanities.
A holistic approach also demands that science draw on the contributions of the humanities.
The influence of science and technology on people's lives is expanding.
The influence of science and technology on people's lives is expanding.
There is a considerable measure of public mistrust of science and fear of technology exists today.
There is a considerable measure of public mistrust of science and fear of technology exists today.
The power of science to bring about change places a duty on scientists to proceed with great caution both in what they do and what they say.
The power of science to bring about change places a duty on scientists to proceed with great caution both in what they do and what they say.
Science and Technology alter the way people live, connect, communicate, and transact, with profound effects on economic development.
Science and Technology alter the way people live, connect, communicate, and transact, with profound effects on economic development.
Science and Technology are key drivers to development because technological and scientific revolutions underpin economic advances, improvements in health systems, education, and infrastructure.
Science and Technology are key drivers to development because technological and scientific revolutions underpin economic advances, improvements in health systems, education, and infrastructure.
The technological revolutions of the 21st century are emerging from entirely new sectors, based on micro-processors, tele-communications, bio-technology, and nano-technology.
The technological revolutions of the 21st century are emerging from entirely new sectors, based on micro-processors, tele-communications, bio-technology, and nano-technology.
Science and Technology have the power to better the lives of poor people in developing countries.
Science and Technology have the power to better the lives of poor people in developing countries.
Science and Technology differentiate between countries that are able to tackle poverty effectively by growing and developing their economies, and those that are not.
Science and Technology differentiate between countries that are able to tackle poverty effectively by growing and developing their economies, and those that are not.
Science and Technology are an engine of growth.
Science and Technology are an engine of growth.
Science and Technology involves interventions for cognitive enhancement, proton cancer therapy and genetic engineering.
Science and Technology involves interventions for cognitive enhancement, proton cancer therapy and genetic engineering.
While much of the technology we are senselessly addicted to promises us greater connectedness, people are more isolated, disconnected and lonely, than ever before in history.
While much of the technology we are senselessly addicted to promises us greater connectedness, people are more isolated, disconnected and lonely, than ever before in history.
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Science, Technology and Society
Science, Technology and Society
An interdisciplinary course examining how science, politics, and culture influence society.
Science
Science
An evolving body of knowledge based on experiments and empirical activities that aim for universal truths.
Technology
Technology
Application of scientific knowledge to create systems and processes that assist human activities.
Society
Society
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Key idea: Progress through Science and Technology
Key idea: Progress through Science and Technology
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Influence of Science and Technology
Influence of Science and Technology
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Technology and human values
Technology and human values
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Solving Problems
Solving Problems
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Past vs Current Science
Past vs Current Science
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Old Science
Old Science
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New Science
New Science
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Role of Science
Role of Science
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Technological revolutions
Technological revolutions
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Economic growth engine
Economic growth engine
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Health systems and education
Health systems and education
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Poverty reduction
Poverty reduction
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Key idea: Public mistrust
Key idea: Public mistrust
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Ethical responsibility
Ethical responsibility
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Interdisciplinary approach
Interdisciplinary approach
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Cognitive enhancement
Cognitive enhancement
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Proton cancer therapy
Proton cancer therapy
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Genetic engineering
Genetic engineering
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Collaboration in Science
Collaboration in Science
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Scientific methods
Scientific methods
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Micro-processing technology
Micro-processing technology
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Tele-communication technology
Tele-communication technology
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Bio-technology
Bio-technology
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Nanotechnology
Nanotechnology
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Quote: Sir Isaac Newton
Quote: Sir Isaac Newton
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Study Notes
Science, Technology and Society (STS)
- STS is an interdisciplinary course exploring how society, politics, and culture shape science and technology, and vice-versa
- It examines the conditions influencing the production, distribution, and utilization of scientific knowledge and technological systems
- STS historical antecedents show how social considerations have changed the course of science and technology
- Science is an evolving body of knowledge based on theoretical expositions, experiments, and empirical activities that generate universal truths
- Technology involves applying scientific knowledge to create systems, processes, and objects aiding human daily activities
Key Concepts & Ideas
- Technology is not merely a tool; it can empower individuals, offering a voice previously unavailable
- Society is the sum of human interactions, encompassing persistent social interactions within a geographical area
- STS addresses issues of concern within society and aims for positive change through better individual actions
- Issues in modern society stem from technology, human values, social structures, environmental concerns, economic factors and political considerations
- These issues can only be resolved by the application of collective (scientific) knowledge
Key Ideas – Historical Context
- The progress of science and technology has greatly influenced societal development and human well-being
- Scientific knowledge influences individuals and societies
- It also addresses societal issues and concerns
- Modern society’s problems are multifaceted, involving human values, social structures, environmental, economic, and political considerations.
Old vs. New Science
- Old science focuses on scientific methods and natural processes to understand nature.
- New science takes a holistic approach, emphasizing synthesis over analysis and predicting natural behavior.
The Role of Science and Technology
- Science and technology significantly affect societal structures and human lives, affecting economic development.
- Technological advancements have significantly impacted human daily life, offering numerous solutions and opportunities for improvement, especially in developing nations
- The technological revolution involves micro-processing, telecommunications, bio-technology, and nanotechnology, dramatically altering daily activity.
- Innovations in science and technology can enhance human cognitive abilities (e.g., cognitive enhancement), provide advanced medical treatments (e.g., cancer therapies), and alter genetic engineering.
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