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Science and Technology
Wielding Power in Modern Times
Our Stand
Modern times are defined as the present.
S&T’s increased influence and power over time is inevitable, and unstoppable.
Our Stand
S&T certainly has its pros and cons.
Advancement of S&T must undergo ethics and control, or S&T could result in the ultimate destruction of: Humanity Earth and Nature Itself
Questions at Issue
Reasons
Assumptions
Implications
Truth and Evidence
Counter-Examples
Contents
The What's and How’s
What is science and technology? What kind of power does science and
technology wield? What is the definition of power? What are the reasons that science and
technology wields power? In what ways could science and technology
help humanity? How else could it bring humanity down? Does Man create things that control him?
Questions at Issue
Reasons
Assumptions
Implications
Truth and Evidence
Counter-Examples
Contents
Reasons
We can’t do without them. Gain advantage in life. Addresses our inconvenience. Answers our questions in life. Increases productivity and standard of
living. People cannot live without technology.
Reasons
Science is everywhere. In every corner of the world. Literally surrounded by science. Never-ending possibility of new
discoveries.
Reasons
Technology is versatile. Can always be created, recreated and
modified to suit our ever-growing daily needs.
Is never stagnant in development (ever-changing).
Questions at Issue
Reasons
Assumptions
Implications
Truth and Evidence
Counter-Examples
Contents
Assumptions
S&T has more benefits than harm if controlled.
S&T will continuously advance without any chance of stopping or reverting.
Just as far as we progress in technology, the more we regress ourselves, thus the more we are reliant and dependent on technology.
Questions at Issue
Reasons
Assumptions
Implications
Truth and Evidence
Counter-Examples
Contents
Implications
Many more improved lives
Global Advancement
Pros
Ethics in question
Man’s Enslavement to Technology
Cons
Questions at Issue
Reasons
Assumptions
Implications
Truth and Evidence
Counter-Examples
Contents
Truth and Evidence
Science is everywhere: tons of variety in types of sciences.
An existent belief: The Singularity Movement.
Computing power is increasing exponentially.
People can use tech for video conferencing (FaceTime, Skype).
Evolution of Mobile Phones
Questions at Issue
Reasons
Assumptions
Implications
Truth and Evidence
Counter-Examples
Contents
Counter-Examples
Ethics Chemical warfare (ethics and
justification) Medical Sciences: Stem cells, various
therapies used to cure diseases. Plastic Surgery and Gender-change Abortion Speculations on strength of Google’s
worldwide information network (Privacy issues)
Internet Pornography (Justification on child porn)
Counter-Examples
Power and Control: S&T can get out of control. Nuclear Weaponry (Case Study: North
Korea) Gunpowder was made for firecrackers in
ancient China: But was exploited. Movie: Eagle Eye Movie: Bladerunner
Special Thanks To
TIME Magazine, 21 Feb 2011. ‘2045, The Year Man Becomes Immortal’ [pg 25 - 34]
Group Members
CHUA CONG YANG
TERENCE NEO
MATTHEW EDWARD LAW
JONATHAN CHUANG
KHOO YIHAN
Any Questions?