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What is attributed to the generation gap?
Science is unable to prolong lives by enhancing living status.
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Due to technology, fewer women and children die during _______.
birth
What is often used to determine the value of goods and services produced over a period of time?
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What does Jason Hickel challenge us to rethink?
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The technological advancements are occurring at a pace that morality can keep up with.
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What is the main strategy for eradicating poverty according to the content?
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What is the essence of a good life as described in the content?
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Study Notes
Technology and the Generation Gap
- Technology can create a generation gap due to differing levels of comfort and proficiency in using it.
Technology and Society
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Technological advancements have significantly improved human mortality rates, average lifespans, literacy rates, and GDP.
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Improved healthcare and medical advancements have contributed to longer lifespans and reduced death rates.
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Increased access to education provided through technology contributes to a more informed public.
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Technology is often used to measure a country's economic performance, but it doesn't necessarily reflect individual living standards.
Technology and the Human Condition
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Technology is a tool aimed at achieving human goals and a better quality of life, striving for "practicality" and fair compensation for labor.
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The concept of "de-development" challenges the traditional approach to progress emphasizing a reduction in overconsumption in wealthy countries.
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A shift in thinking about progress is necessary to address environmental issues and ensure a more sustainable future.
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Technology's role in achieving a meaningful life remains unclear as human beings continue to search for purpose and fulfillment.
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The rapid pace of technological advancements may outpace ethical development, posing a risk to the pursuit of a good life.
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Description
Explore the impact of technology on society, focusing on the generational gap, healthcare advancements, and economic measurements. This quiz examines how technological progression influences human life and societal structures, including both positive outcomes and challenges. Delve into the dual roles of technology in enhancing quality of life and questioning traditional notions of progress.
