Science, Technology, and modern society
by Jack Norton
1. HOW does innovation occur? By what means??
1.1. The methods that people use to advance or develop can affect how the problem gets solved
1.1.1. Disruption Design v. General Innovation
1.2. Do people understand every aspect of a problem before they attempt to solve it?
2. Tastes like a variety of foods that are grown in various local regions and exported to the rest of the globe
3. Looks like
3.1. new and improved technology
3.2. global cooperation
3.3. betterment of everyday life
4. How do everyday consumers interact with technology and innovation?
4.1. People encounter information through countless media sources like social media or news outlets
4.2. People CHOOSE which sources to get their information from allowing them to either enter an "echo chamber" of their own viewpoints or view other perspectives (as mentioned in Dr. C's video)
4.2.1. This creates many ideological divides
5. WEEK 4: Thoughts about Hank Greens video about science
5.1. Science as defined by Green is the culmination of knowledge and information
5.2. The knowledge and information of Science is basically reflected in our level of technology, as knowledge increases so does technology
6. WEEK 7: Using the example of climate change
6.1. There are many different levels of influence that take place in global issues: personal or individual level, industrial, and ecological. All of these layers impact different aspects of the issue
6.2. The consensus or discord of communities and organizations can either help or hinder innovation and development.
7. WEEK 8: The Social Dilemma
7.1. What happens if innovation or development has a negative impact on society? Since ideas and innovations never die it has serious implications for the future.
7.2. Big tech companies invest in the attention and usage of the users. The platforms are free for us but are paid for BY advertisers. WE are the product.
8. WEEK 13: Innovation is SO relative
8.1. Examining the topic of coronavirus, specifically how China is reacting, made me realize how the virus has impacted and continued to impact various nations around the world.
8.1.1. As the US has had relative success in vaccination efforts and effective vaccines, I read from an article in the Guardian that China was suffering due to a lack of effectiveness of their local versions of the vaccine. Even though we are all facing the same virus globally, each nation is suffering at different levels due to their technological capabilities.
9. When? Innovation is always ongoing
9.1. With ongoing innovation and change, relevance and accuracy must be maintained over time as mentioned in the checklist for evaluating sources of information.
10. Imports and exports of goods
10.1. global exchange of ideas
10.2. innovation
10.2.1. the flip side of this is that many nations are deprived of innovation and so become unable to compete or participate in the global market... innovation can be exclusive.
11. Impacts a wide variety of professional fields such as:
11.1. Medicine and Medical Treatments
11.2. Agriculture
11.3. Those who interact directly with the markets
12. WEEK 4: Kevin Kellys assessment of technology and how it progresses brings up interesting points about innovations:
12.1. As technology develops and new ideas come forth, the old ideas and technology doesnt cease to exist; "techonlogy does not die"
13. Week 5: What methods are used to achieve innovation?
13.1. People have used various methods throughout history to reimagine problems and create unique solutions. Theres no single correct way to achieve innovation.
13.1.1. Disruptive Design Method
13.1.2. Scientific Method
13.1.3. Engineering and Technological Design method