In an essay format (introduction, body and conclusion), answer all five questions.
- What is the difference between the traditional view of progress and the social view of progress? Use examples to explain your points.
- Give an example of technological fix of the future and explain your answer and how you would personally deal with such a situation.
- What does the author mean by vested interest and give an example and explain your position?
- Based on the Butler’s model on the life a technology seen in class, where would place each of these technologies: genetically modified organisms, space travel and a hair dryer? Explain your answer for each one.
- Using and old and simple technology as an example, describe the symbolic meaning, group identity and social interaction represented by the said technology.