The Technology and Society Quiz

• Digital technologies have advanced rapidly and have the potential to promote equality.
• These technologies have revolutionized healthcare, education, and public services.
• However, there are still people who are excluded from the benefits of these technologies, such as women, seniors, people with disabilities, and those living in poverty or remote areas.
• The gender gap in internet usage has decreased in most regions but has widened in some countries.
• The use of algorithms can lead to bias and discrimination if they rely on insufficiently diverse data.
• Technological advancements will create new jobs but also lead to job loss due to automation.
• There is a need for changes in education to focus on science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM), as well as personal skills and adaptability.
• Support for unpaid work, such as childcare and elderly care, will become increasingly important.
• The transition to a greener economy can create 24 million new jobs by 2030.
• The management of these technological advancements will require careful consideration of their social and economic impacts.

Take this quiz to test your knowledge on the social and economic impacts of technological advancements. From healthcare to job loss, algorithms to gender gaps, this quiz covers a range of topics related to digital technologies and their potential to promote equality. Sharpen your understanding of the challenges faced by women, seniors, people with disabilities, and those living in poverty or remote areas, and explore the need for changes in education and support for unpaid work. Get ready to learn about the opportunities and challenges that come with technological progress