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When did transportation change dramatically?
Which of the following is NOT a form of technology used in banking?
Which of the following best describes the impacts of smartphones?
What is a potential consequence of excessive virtual relationships?
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What represents a common theme in how technology has been integrated into education?
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What are genetic algorithms primarily used for?
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Which payment provider is the most widely used in the USA?
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Which of the following technologies enhances communication in both personal and professional settings?
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What primary virtue is associated with cautiousness?
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Which car company is known as a major player in the fully electric vehicle market?
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What does the term 'Eudaimonia' refer to in Aristotelian ethics?
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Which of the following describes Epicureanism?
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Which of the following is NOT considered a type of good in the content provided?
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What is the primary focus of Humanism as described?
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What term refers to the general needs that humans have?
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Which of the following technologies is NOT mentioned as an example in communication?
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Study Notes
Transportation
- Transportation has changed dramatically since 1800.
Banking
- Banking is now quick and easy, requiring only a simple pin to access accounts.
- Banks often provide mobile apps for accessing banking and investment details.
- Examples of banks with mobile apps include Chase, Wells Fargo, RBC, and PNB.
Technology's Impact on Society
- Technology impacts various aspects of society, including business, communication, human relationships, education, purchasing, agriculture, banking, and transportation.
Virtual Reality (VR) and Education
- VR has the potential to shape education in innovative ways.
- Examples of technology-based education applications include Coursera, Khan Academy, and Duolingo.
Technology and Human Relationships
- Overdependence on virtual relationships can lead to "cyber-sickness" and loneliness.
Philosophy and Technology
- Philosophers like Descartes and Kant explored the nature of humans and machines.
Technology in Purchasing
- Technology has transformed purchasing through methods like EMV smart chips, online payment providers, and digital wallets like Google Wallet.
Agriculture
- Technology is changing agriculture through innovations like Farmgraze.
Flying Cars
- Flying cars are being developed as drones capable of carrying people.
Genetic Algorithms
- Genetic algorithms work by creating multiple instances of a system, with only the most successful instances surviving and combining to form the next generation.
Communication Technology
- Email is a critical form of communication technology used by individuals and organizations alike.
- Examples of email providers include Gmail, Outlook, and Yahoo.
- Video conferencing platforms like GoToMeeting, Webex, Skype, and WhatsApp facilitate communication and collaboration.
Dating Apps and Sites
- Virtual dating apps and sites have become popular, offering platforms for meeting people.
- Some examples include Match.com, Whatsapp, Eharmony, and Bumble.
Payment Providers
- PayPal is a widely used payment provider in the USA.
Smartphones and E-commerce
- The rapid proliferation of smartphones has fueled the growth of e-commerce and internet-based businesses.
Technology’s Impact on Human Lives
- Overdependence on smartphones can lead to a sedentary lifestyle and lack of physical activities.
- An incident where a worker in a car manufacturing plant was killed by a robot highlights concerns about technology’s potential dangers.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the Future of Technology
- AI and smartphones are playing increasingly important roles in shaping the future of technology.
Clean Energy
- Clean energy technologies like solar power and wind turbines are gaining traction.
- Tesla Motors is a prominent player in the electric car industry.
- Toyota Prius leads the hybrid car industry.
Transportation
- Electric cars have become a basic need in many societies.
Virtual Reality (VR)
- VR can be used for various purposes, including communication through holograms, interacting with 3D objects, and educational applications.
Definitions
- Goods of the Soul: These include knowledge, skill, love, friendship, aesthetic enjoyment, self-esteem, and honor.
- Happiness: For Aristotle, happiness is achieved by living in accordance with reason and achieving excellence.
- Hedonism: This philosophy emphasizes the pursuit of pleasure, particularly sensory pleasures.
- Humanism: A movement that focused on human potential and achievements.
- Intellectual Virtue: These are virtues of the mind, such as wisdom, understanding, and knowledge.
- Moral Virtue: These virtues are derived from attitudes and actions, like courage, temperance, and justice.
- Materialism: This emphasizes material possessions and comforts.
- Natural Desires: These are basic needs like food, water, and shelter.
- Acquired Desires: These are specific wants beyond basic needs.
- Apatheia: This refers to freedom from suffering and emotional disturbance.
- Arete: Greek for "virtue," a concept of excellence or moral character.
- Benevolence: Kindness and goodwill towards others.
- Bodily Goods: These include health, vitality, vigor, and pleasure.
- Courage: Bravery to take action despite fear.
- Daimon: Greek for "spirit" or "divine guide."
- Democritus and Leucippus: Ancient Greek philosophers known for their materialist views.
- Ends: Goals or desired outcomes.
- Epicureanism: A school of philosophy that emphasized pleasure as the primary goal of life.
- Eudaimonia: Greek for "happiness" or "flourishing," a central concept in Aristotelian ethics.
- External Goods: These include physical resources like food, drink, shelter, and clothing.
- Prudence: Cautiousness and good judgment.
- Statesmen: Individuals who hold positions of leadership and responsibility.
- Stoicism: A school of philosophy that emphasizes control over emotions and minimizing desires.
- Temperance: Moderation and self-control.
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Explore the dramatic changes technology has brought to various sectors, including transportation, banking, and education. This quiz delves into the benefits and challenges of technology, from mobile banking apps to VR in education, and its effects on human relationships and philosophical inquiries.
