Module-1-Unit-1-Lecture-Slides-1.pptx

Module 1. Unit 1. Introduction to Science, Technology, and Society Intended Learning Outcomes 1. Explain general concepts related to Science and Technology. 2. Explain the scope of the study of Science, Technology, and Society (STS). 3. Demonstrate preparedness and readiness in the study...

Module 1. Unit 1. Introduction to Science, Technology, and Society Intended Learning Outcomes 1. Explain general concepts related to Science and Technology. 2. Explain the scope of the study of Science, Technology, and Society (STS). 3. Demonstrate preparedness and readiness in the study of STS. Science Defined ✔ Comes from the Latin word, ‘scientia’ meaning ‘knowledge’ ✔ Refers to a systematic and methodical activity of building and organizing knowledge about how the universe behaves through either observation or experimentation or both Science Defined According to the famous American science historian John Heilbron (2003, p. vii), “modern science is a discovery as well as an invention.” Technology Defined ✔ the application of scientific knowledge, laws, and principles to produce services, materials, tools, and machines aimed at solving real-world problems ✔ comes from the Greek root word, technē, meaning ‘art, skill, or cunning of hand’  Mark Zuckerberg’s definition of technology “What defines a technological tool — one historical definition — is something that takes a human’s sense or ability and augments it and makes it more powerful. So, for example, I wear contact lenses or glasses; that is a technology that enhances my human ability of vision and makes it better.” Challenges and Downsides of S&T “We live in a society absolutely dependent on science and technology and yet have cleverly arranged things so that almost no one understands science and technology. That’s a clear prescription for disaster.” -popular American scientist Carl Sagan quoted in Tom Head’s (1994) book Science, Technology, and Society Defined traces its roots during the interwar period and into the start of the Cold War resulted from a recognition that many schools today do not really prepare students to respond critically, reflectively, and proactively to the challenges of the contemporary world, in this case S&T Science, Technology, and Society Defined a result of questions about its dynamic interaction with various aspects of society and was thus viewed as a socially embedded enterprise seeks to bridge the gap between two traditionally exclusive cultures of humanities (interpretive) and natural sciences (rational) SCIENCE ≠ TECHNOLOGY CONFLATION ‘Socially responsible science’ is more than ‘good science’ (Bird, 2014). accurate and reliable research oppose misuse or abuse in the application of research findings attend to both the limitations and the foreseeable impacts of their work participate in discussions and decisions regarding the appropriate use of science in addressing societal issues and concerns bring their specialized knowledge and expertise to activities and discussions that promote the education of students and fellow citizens enhance and facilitate informed decision making and democracy On ‘Eugenics’ Access the video here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5JcYEXeK0g8 PUBLIC UNDERSTANDING OF SCIENCE 2018’s ten emerging ethical dilemmas and policy issues in S&T 1. Helix - A digital app store designed to help you read your genome. 2. The Robot Priest - BlessU-2 and Pepper are the first robot priest and monk, respectively. 3. Emotion-Sensing Facial Recognition - Optimizing retail experiences by assessing your reactions. 4. Ransomware - Holding data hostage until you pay up, whether you're an individual or a large corporation. 5. The Textalyzer - A new tool in the battle against texting and driving that tells cops if you were on your phone before an accident. 6. Social Credit Systems - China will debut theirs in 2020, but do we already live in a world where online reputation is king? 7. Google Clips - This little camera will watch you all day and capture your most picturesque moments. 8. Sentencing Software - There are already Americans being sentenced with the help of a mysterious algorithm. 9. The Rise of Robot Friendship - Can we create a chat bot out of our loved ones' old texts and social media posts? 10.The Citizen App - Live crime reporting may lead to vigilante justice. Group Work 1 Review the ten emerging ethical dilemmas of 2018 compiled by the John J. Reilly Center for Science, Technology, and Values of the University of Notre Dame. Form groups of 3-4 members each. The teacher will assign each group one emerging ethical dilemma. Research about the nature of the S&T innovation assigned to you and be prepared to report the highlights of your group research in class. Use the following guide questions in preparing your output. Create a no more than five-slide PowerPoint presentation to highlight the summary of your research: Group Work 1 What is the S&T issue all about? What factors or events led to the introduction of this S&T? What ethical dilemmas does the introduction of the S&T assigned to your group pose? Why is it important to question the moral and ethical issues surrounding the assigned S&T? In the face of this new S&T innovation, why is it important to study Science, Technology, and Society?