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

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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?

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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).

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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.

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Implications

Many more improved lives

Global Advancement

Pros

Ethics in question

Man’s Enslavement to Technology

Cons

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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

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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?