STS: Chapter 1 - Introduction to Science, Technology, and Society

scientia

Science is taken from the word _____ which means knowledge.

science

it is a system of finding answers and solutions about the nature of the physical world — the universe

techne

technology is derived from the latin word _____, meaning art, skill, or cunning of hand.

technology

this refers to the application of scientific knowledge, laws, and principles in order to bring about services, materials, tools, and machines that would aid in addressing the concerns of the real world — society.

societyhe

refers to an organized group of individuals who coexist in a shared environment, governed by rules, norms, and values. It serves as the context in which science and technology evolve and find application

wolpert (2005)

he explained that reliable scientific knowledge has no moral value.

True

True or False

Wolpert believed that science is not the same as technology.