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The Neolithic Revolution was a result of

Francis Bacon argued that scientific method differed from logic and mathematics in that
Wajcman argues that the perception of technology as necessarily masculine is

Although telephone systems had much in common with telegraph systems, telephone technology was a more social technology because

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of Wiki art?

Winner argues that some technologies have become so fully integrated in our society that they
have actually taken on social roles. An example of this would be

The term Luddite refers to

Which of the following is NOT a scholarly resource?

The three technologies that Bill Joy states are the greatest threat in the 21st century are

In China, much research into genetically modified organisms is sponsored by the state, but in the west, research is

essay questions

Why does Cowan believe it is important to examine technologies in the context of technological systems? What advantage does this broader perspective give to planners? Give a specific current technological example (not it the reading) in support of your answer.

Explain in your own words your understanding of Wajcman's critique of technological determinism. How does her reasoning compare with Winner's argument that technologies can actually reflect political relationships? Provide examples.

Has the development of digital technologies democratized the art of photography? How has this affected our appreciation of the photographer as artist and photography as an art form? Explain using specific examples.