Wielding Power in Modern Times

 Modern times are defined as the present.  S&T’s increased influence and power over time is inevitable, and unstoppable.

 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

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 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?

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 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.

 Science is everywhere.  In every corner of the world.  Literally surrounded by science.  Never-ending possibility of new discoveries.

 Technology is versatile.  Can always be created, recreated and modified to suit our ever-growing daily needs.  Is never stagnant in development (ever-changing).

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 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.

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Questions at Issue ReasonsAssumptionsImplications Truth and Evidence Counter- Examples

 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 ReasonsAssumptionsImplications Truth and Evidence 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)

 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

 TIME Magazine, 21 Feb ‘2045, The Year Man Becomes Immortal’ [pg ]

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