Real-World Objects in TOK

What type of object is a photograph capturing the aftermath of a natural disaster?

What type of object is a newspaper article reporting on a recent scientific discovery?

Which of the following best exemplifies a generic object?

• A firsthand account of a witness to a historical event.

• The concept of justice as discussed in political philosophy.

• A map showing the distribution of endangered species.

• An analysis of Shakespearean sonnets.

Which of the following would be considered a real-world object in the context of a TOK exhibition?

• The concept of happiness.

• A documentary film depicting life in a refugee camp.

• The study of circles.

• A fictional story about time travel.

Which of the following would be considered a real-world object in the context of a TOK exhibition?

• The concept of infinity in mathematics.

• A documentary film exploring the effects of globalization on a specific community.

• The theme of love in Shakespeare's plays.

• A computer-generated simulation of climate change scenarios.

Which of the following is a generic object?

• A historical artifact from ancient Egypt.

• The concept of human rights

• A photograph capturing a political protest.

• A scientific theory explaining the origins of the universe.

Which of the following is an example of a generic object?

• A scientific experiment conducted to test the effects of gravity.

• The Declaration of Independence as a historical document.

• The idea of democracy as a form of government.

• A painting by Vincent van Gogh.

Which of the following is an example of a generic object?

• A photograph capturing a moment of social unrest.

• The concept of supply and demand in economics.

• A historical artifact from the Renaissance period.

• A literary analysis of Shakespeare's sonnets.

Consider a TOK exhibition exploring the ethics of artificial intelligence. Which object represents a real-world example?

• A fictional story about a sentient robot questioning its existence.

• A case study examining the use of AI in healthcare decision-making.

• A philosophical essay discussing the nature of consciousness.

• A diagram illustrating the structure of neural networks.

Which option below is a real-world object?

• The theory of evolution by natural selection.

• A philosophical treatise on the nature of reality.

• A fictional story set in a dystopian future.

• A photograph capturing a historical event.