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What is a common trait shared by most technologies?
What is a common trait shared by most technologies?
- They prioritize creative expression.
- They always consider the ethical implications.
- They aim to manipulate nature for efficiency. (correct)
- They are designed for individual use only.
What aspect is emphasized by the empirical or pragmatic spirit of technology?
What aspect is emphasized by the empirical or pragmatic spirit of technology?
- Creative innovation.
- Deep ethical considerations.
- Long-term sustainability.
- Quick and efficient results. (correct)
According to Norman Faramelli, what does functionalism in technology evaluate?
According to Norman Faramelli, what does functionalism in technology evaluate?
- The performance and effectiveness of the technology. (correct)
- The emotional impact on users.
- The aesthetic appeal of a device.
- The historical significance of the technology.
What does the term 'manipulation' in the context of technology refer to?
What does the term 'manipulation' in the context of technology refer to?
What is a potential ethical concern with the rise of new technologies?
What is a potential ethical concern with the rise of new technologies?
How does the preference for quantity over quality manifest in technology?
How does the preference for quantity over quality manifest in technology?
What dimension of technology is concerned with the energy required to operate it?
What dimension of technology is concerned with the energy required to operate it?
What does 'regulating decision making' imply in technology use?
What does 'regulating decision making' imply in technology use?
Which characteristic suggests that it is often easier to solve a problem than to agree on its significance?
Which characteristic suggests that it is often easier to solve a problem than to agree on its significance?
What is regarded as the hardware component of technology?
What is regarded as the hardware component of technology?
Which type of technology is primarily aimed at helping us adapt to our environments?
Which type of technology is primarily aimed at helping us adapt to our environments?
How does the 'Nature as Plastic' perspective define nature?
How does the 'Nature as Plastic' perspective define nature?
What does the term 'Communication and Control' imply in the context of technology?
What does the term 'Communication and Control' imply in the context of technology?
Which responsibility model suggests that scientists have the right to intervene at their discretion?
Which responsibility model suggests that scientists have the right to intervene at their discretion?
What is an outcome of focusing on 'Means Over Ends' in technology?
What is an outcome of focusing on 'Means Over Ends' in technology?
What does the concept of 'Nature as Teleological' encourage?
What does the concept of 'Nature as Teleological' encourage?
Which technology category is focused on enhancing human capabilities beyond their physical limits?
Which technology category is focused on enhancing human capabilities beyond their physical limits?
What does James Gustafson suggest regarding 'Limited Interventions'?
What does James Gustafson suggest regarding 'Limited Interventions'?
What is a primary consequence of our increasing reliance on technology?
What is a primary consequence of our increasing reliance on technology?
Why is controlling information viewed as equivalent to controlling technology?
Why is controlling information viewed as equivalent to controlling technology?
Study Notes
Technology and Nature
- Humans have a long history of intervening in nature, beginning with fire and the wheel, leading to the industrial revolution and now the advanced technological revolution.
Characteristics of Technology
- Technologies share traits like an empirical and functionalist spirit prioritizing efficiency and profit, often focused on means over ends.
Defining Technology
- Technology involves both hardware, like standardized means for achieving goals, and a way of thinking and acting.
- Technology has essential dimensions including function, energy use, fabrication, communication and control, and regulated decision-making.
Bioethics and Technology
- Technology raises ethical questions, like the preference for quantity over quality, focus on means over ends, and the power of communication and control.
Types of Technology
- Preservation technologies help us adapt to environments.
- Improvement technologies enhance our capabilities.
- Implementation technologies support the development of other technologies.
- Destructive technologies aim for manipulation and control.
- Compensatory technologies address unintended consequences.
Understandings of Nature
- Nature is viewed as plastic, a resource to be shaped and controlled.
- Nature is viewed as sacred, a reflection of the divine, with concerns for balance and respecting natural order.
- Nature is understood as teleological, moving towards a predetermined end.
Responsibilities of Scientists
- Four models for scientist responsibilities range from total intervention to no intervention.
- The limited intervention model proposes boundaries for scientific exploration.
- Directed intervention prioritizes interventions that promote valued human development.
Summary
- Technology provides comfort but also presents challenges and alienation from nature.
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This quiz explores the intricate relationship between technology and nature throughout human history. It examines the characteristics, definitions, and ethical implications of various technologies while categorizing them based on their functions and impacts. Engage in a thoughtful analysis of how technology shapes our interaction with the natural world.
