Science, Technology and Society

In 1942 Isaac Asimov introduced to the world of science fiction what are known as the Three Laws of Robotics. What is the relationship of those three laws with each other?

• To ensure the safe development of this supposed new life form, androids.

• That androids should be placed at the level of humans.

• That human life is of greater value than that of the androids being developed.

• Android has a right to life equal to that of a human

Because of climate change it affected our society through impacts on several different social, cultural, and natural resources. How does it affect us in the city or urban places?

• Because of the geographic location.

• Because it affects the economic activities and services.

• Because of sensitive infrastructure and population.

• Because of the inability to cope with such changes.

Through the emergence of new technology, people began to look at information in the media rather than printed materials, why is it?

• Because the media has a wide array of information to look at.

• Because people trusted the news in different social media.

• Because the public believes the government manipulates them.

• Because people prefer the internet rather than newspapers.

Human flourishing is said to be the best translation for the Greek word 'Eudaimonia'. Which matters the most according to our great Philosophers like Plato and Aristotle?

• good fortune and virtue

•  material prosperity and honor

• wealth power and excellence

• knowledge and rational activity

Why does the future not need us? If developing machines succeed, and can all do things better than human execution, then all work will be done by machines with no human effort.

• True, the argument is correct.

• False, the argument is wrong.

• Neither, the statement is subjective.

• None of the above

A robot is introduced in a local hospital to assist nurses. Some staff appreciate the efficiency, while others feel their roles are threatened. What is the most ethical recommendation?

• Remove the robot to avoid conflict and keep staff morale high.

• Keep the robot but limit its use to tasks not involving human interaction

• Continue full integration of the robot, as its effectiveness outweighs emotional concerns.

• Reassign staff to roles that involve empathy and communication, while using robots for technical support.

Biodiversity loss is worsening due to technology and human activity. As an engineer, which approach best balances human needs and ecosystem health?

• Build roads that open remote forests to economic activity

• Design technologies that help restore damaged ecosystems

• Create faster shipping routes through sensitive marine habitats

• Develop machines that boost farming efficiency, even in protected lands

A student argues that AI will soon be better teachers than humans. What is the most grounded response in light of the good life?

• AI should eventually replace all teaching roles to minimize bias and error

• Human teachers will become obsolete unless they fully adapt to AI systems.

• Students today are more engaged with tech anyway, so AI is the future of education.

• AI may be more efficient in information delivery, but lacks emotional and moral engagement crucial for human development.

You’re developing a proposal for sustainable living. Which option reflects both innovation and ethical awareness?

• Launch a community garden funded by corporations in exchange for ad space within the garden.

• Create an app that promotes eco-friendly habits but collects user data to sell to green-tech companies

• Develop a sustainability reward program where families earn points for eco-actions redeemable for tech gadgets.

• Introduce a city-wide initiative encouraging collective composting and urban farming, co-designed by local residents and experts.

A government invests heavily in smart cities but overlooks the housing crisis. What ethical question does this raise?

• Will this increase foreign investment?

• Are citizens ready for advanced technologies?

• How soon will technology solve urban poverty?

• Can a society claim progress if it neglects basic human needs?