Midtermm Project in STS01 Science, Technology, and Society (Part II Lesson 1-4/ Think About These Questions)
Midtermm Project in STS01 Science, Technology, and Society (Part II Lesson 1-4/ Think About These Questions)
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2. Were we successful so far in trying to tie down technology with what we conceive as
human flourishing?
- Partly, yes. But technology has two sides. The good and the bad. Of course we are
referring to the good side. In this context, technology has brought us a certain sense of
pleasure, but not enough to make us so happy. Maybe in a not too- distant future.
2. Do you agree with Martin Heidegger in his idea that technology should only seen as one
of the approaches in perceiving truth? What are other possible approaches we should
consider?
- The correct approach to the philosophy of Martin Heidegger is his own hermeneutic
approach that is what was that Sitz I’m Leben of Heidegger at the time of his writing? The
answer is bound with the history of Nazi Party, of which Heidegger built on the philosophy
of Edmund Husserl. Yet Husserl himself denied it. I am alarmed that this myth endures
because it was founded upon a Nazi fiction. The real reason that Husserl was removed
from his chair of philosophy and replaced by Heidegger was because Husserl was an
ethnic Jew, and Heidegger was a member of the Nazi Party. Heidegger was a critic of
technology, and called for a simpler life, out in the countryside with the German folk. There
is no way that he wanted to see an atomic bomb aimed at Germany. The Berlin wall was
never on his agenda. That is the correct approach to this question, which belongs squarely
in the history.
Think about these Questions Lesson 3:
3. Does technology always lead us to the good life? How and why?
- Technology definitely does make things simpler. It surely has. Things are done within no
time with the help of technology. Is it ordering food, shopping, paying bills, checking, and
admissions, booking tickets and what not? These are just few to mention. You’re able to
connect to thousands of people across the globe because of technology. If not this life
would just be so much complex. But along with this not to forget it has its own demerits as
well. Because nothing in this world is all fancy and great. Everything has its own pros and
cons. It’s up to us. We’ve to make the best utilization and a wise choice. Not to forget being
in our limits.
Think about these Questions Lesson 4:
2. How do you reconcile the ‘need’ for technology and the dilemma/s it faces?
- The only dilemma for me is energy usage and non-recyclable waste, which I mitigate as
best as I can without unduly depriving myself of useful tools or cherished entertainments.
All responsible adults should ensure that their technology usage is not problematic, or at
least no more so than necessary