Introduction to STS Flashcards
What is STS?
It is the study of how society, politics and culture affects scientific research and technological innovation which in turns affect society, politics and culture.
What year/s did STS originated from?
60s and 70s
What work did STS followed when it originated?
Kuhn’s “The Structure of Scientific Revolutions” (1962)
What did STS resulted to science studies?
sociological turn
What assumption does the STS have?
That science and technology are essentially intertwined and each of them were profoundly political and social.
Where do the word ‘Science’ came from?
From the Latin word ‘scientia’
What does ‘scientia’ means?
it means knowledge; which attained thru study or practice
What is Science?
it is an organized body of knowledge which human attempt to understand the natural world through observation and experimentation with the use of scientific methods or research where they use those to make theories then develop new technologies.
Where do the word ‘Technology’ came from?
from Greek words ‘techne’ and ‘logos’
What does ‘techne’ mean?
arts, crafts and skills
What does ‘logos’ mean?
it is the practical application of techne (arts, crafts and skills)
What is Technology?
methods, systems and devices that basically means the application of scientific knowledge which put into practical use to solve problems and innovate useful tools (practical aims of human life) and attempt of humans to change the world
What does Technology involves?
- Tools
- Techniques
- Procedures for putting the finding of science to practical use.
Science is…
THEORY
Technology is…
PRACTICE
What does Science explore?
purpose of knowledge (search for knowledge)
What does Technology explore?
purpose of making something useful from that knowledge (practical application of knowledge)
Where do the word ‘Society’ came from?
from the Latin word ‘societas’
What noun is ‘societas’ derived from?
‘socius’
What does ‘socius’ mean?
comrade, ally or friend which describes a bond or interaction between people that are friendly, or at least civil.
What is Society?
it is a grouping of individuals where they are characterized by their common interest and may have distinctive culture or institutions.
What do Science informs?
Technology
Where do Technology demands more?
Science
What do Technology makes life easier?
Society
