Exploring the Intersection of Technology, Sports, and Ethics: The Case of Oscar Pistorius

The video discusses the impact of technology on sports, both in virtual and real-world contexts. It highlights how medical engineering is enabling more people to participate in sports and examines the case of Oscar Pistorius, a Paralympic athlete whose prosthetic legs sparked debate over fairness in competition. The video concludes with a reflection on the role of technology in enhancing sports performance.

How might physical activities change with the influence of technology?

• They will become more like traditional sports.

• They will become less popular.

• They will evolve into a form of advanced gaming.

• They will remain unchanged.

What role does advanced medical engineering play in sports?

• It enables more people to engage in sports.

• It makes sports more expensive.

• It has no impact on sports.

• It limits participation in sports.

Why was Oscar Pistorius prevented from competing with non-disabled athletes?

• He was not fast enough.

• His prosthetic legs were considered to give him an unfair advantage.

• He was not interested in competing.

• He was injured.

What did the International Association of Athletics Federations conclude about Pistorius's prosthetic legs?

• They had no impact on his performance.

• They allowed him to run faster with less energy.

• They were not suitable for competition.

• They made him slower than other athletes.

What percentage less energy did Pistorius reportedly use compared to athletes with natural legs?

• 25%

• 15%

• 30%

• 10%