INTRODUCTION TO STS

    Cards (7)

    • What does the Latin word "scientia" mean?
      Knowledge
    • How does science build knowledge about the universe?
      Through observation, experimentation, or both
    • What is the Greek word for technology and what does it mean?
      Techne, meaning art, skill, or cunning of hand
    • What is the relationship between science and technology?
      Technology is the application of scientific knowledge to solve real-world problems
    • What does Mark Zuckerberg suggest about technological tools?
      They augment human abilities and make them more powerful
    • What did Lewis Wolpert explain about reliable scientific knowledge?
      It has no moral or ethical value but explains how nature works
    • What is a scientist's obligation according to Lewis Wolpert?
      To explain the possible uses and applications of scientific knowledge