https://padlet.com/TeachTogether/1m72g9la3zscbyqt Can Science and Technology really transform our lives for the better? 1. Read the assigned article. You might want to highlight the (potential) benefits/detriments of this technology in different colours. 2. Answer the questions corresponding to the article assigned to your group. Please put your name in the title of your post. 3. Be ready to present your responses to the class. en-us 2022-02-14 13:40:57 UTC 2022-02-16 02:11:37 UTC hello@padlet.com TeachTogether https://padlet.com/TeachTogether/1m72g9la3zscbyqt/wish/2046225187 1. Analyse the behaviours described in the article and identify characteristics of human nature. 
2. What are the potential dangers if robot caregivers were to be used in Singapore? Why and how so? (Can also consider the characteristics of Sg society)]]> 2022-02-14 13:44:02 UTC https://padlet.com/TeachTogether/1m72g9la3zscbyqt/wish/2046225187 TeachTogether https://padlet.com/TeachTogether/1m72g9la3zscbyqt/wish/2046228638 1. Considering the use of technology for societal enhancement, should Man be wary of constructed realities? Why? 
2. Considering the uses of AI/VR/AR, and the risks they pose, what does this say about our priorities as a society today?]]> 2022-02-14 13:45:41 UTC https://padlet.com/TeachTogether/1m72g9la3zscbyqt/wish/2046228638 TeachTogether https://padlet.com/TeachTogether/1m72g9la3zscbyqt/wish/2046230074 1. Considering the use of technology for societal enhancement, should Man be wary of constructed realities? Why? 
2. Considering the uses of AI/VR/AR, and the risks they pose, what does this say about our priorities as a society today?]]> 2022-02-14 13:46:23 UTC https://padlet.com/TeachTogether/1m72g9la3zscbyqt/wish/2046230074 https://padlet.com/TeachTogether/1m72g9la3zscbyqt/wish/2047736868 Human has emotional feelings ]]> 2022-02-15 04:14:40 UTC https://padlet.com/TeachTogether/1m72g9la3zscbyqt/wish/2047736868 https://padlet.com/TeachTogether/1m72g9la3zscbyqt/wish/2047736914 Humans have feelings]]> 2022-02-15 04:14:42 UTC https://padlet.com/TeachTogether/1m72g9la3zscbyqt/wish/2047736914 wanderer0318 https://padlet.com/TeachTogether/1m72g9la3zscbyqt/wish/2047737424 -humans have free will
-humans have a sense of moral(right or wrong)
-humans have emotions]]> 2022-02-15 04:15:03 UTC https://padlet.com/TeachTogether/1m72g9la3zscbyqt/wish/2047737424 https://padlet.com/TeachTogether/1m72g9la3zscbyqt/wish/2047737433 robots do not get tired]]> 2022-02-15 04:15:03 UTC https://padlet.com/TeachTogether/1m72g9la3zscbyqt/wish/2047737433 https://padlet.com/TeachTogether/1m72g9la3zscbyqt/wish/2047738167 Robots can only operate within a program in itself. Human beings have free will.]]> 2022-02-15 04:15:34 UTC https://padlet.com/TeachTogether/1m72g9la3zscbyqt/wish/2047738167 https://padlet.com/TeachTogether/1m72g9la3zscbyqt/wish/2047738333 robots can be controlled no sense of morals compared to humans ]]> 2022-02-15 04:15:42 UTC https://padlet.com/TeachTogether/1m72g9la3zscbyqt/wish/2047738333 https://padlet.com/TeachTogether/1m72g9la3zscbyqt/wish/2047738514 - The ability to feel, have empathy, make judgements based on non-tangible factors
- Humans have a physical limit, robots have no physical limit]]> 2022-02-15 04:15:49 UTC https://padlet.com/TeachTogether/1m72g9la3zscbyqt/wish/2047738514 https://padlet.com/TeachTogether/1m72g9la3zscbyqt/wish/2047738601 - Humans have emotions 
- Humans are able to give others a sense of security and comfort 

]]> 2022-02-15 04:15:53 UTC https://padlet.com/TeachTogether/1m72g9la3zscbyqt/wish/2047738601 https://padlet.com/TeachTogether/1m72g9la3zscbyqt/wish/2047738731 humans are able to relate to one another ]]> 2022-02-15 04:15:59 UTC https://padlet.com/TeachTogether/1m72g9la3zscbyqt/wish/2047738731 https://padlet.com/TeachTogether/1m72g9la3zscbyqt/wish/2047739127 Ability to think out of the box]]> 2022-02-15 04:16:10 UTC https://padlet.com/TeachTogether/1m72g9la3zscbyqt/wish/2047739127 https://padlet.com/TeachTogether/1m72g9la3zscbyqt/wish/2047739138 Innovation


]]> 2022-02-15 04:16:11 UTC https://padlet.com/TeachTogether/1m72g9la3zscbyqt/wish/2047739138 https://padlet.com/TeachTogether/1m72g9la3zscbyqt/wish/2047739242 robots have no physical limitations and feelings ]]> 2022-02-15 04:16:15 UTC https://padlet.com/TeachTogether/1m72g9la3zscbyqt/wish/2047739242 https://padlet.com/TeachTogether/1m72g9la3zscbyqt/wish/2047739356 robots do not need food to function]]> 2022-02-15 04:16:21 UTC https://padlet.com/TeachTogether/1m72g9la3zscbyqt/wish/2047739356 https://padlet.com/TeachTogether/1m72g9la3zscbyqt/wish/2047739376 humans have a sense of pride and ego]]> 2022-02-15 04:16:22 UTC https://padlet.com/TeachTogether/1m72g9la3zscbyqt/wish/2047739376 https://padlet.com/TeachTogether/1m72g9la3zscbyqt/wish/2047739520 robots can’t reproduce]]> 2022-02-15 04:16:28 UTC https://padlet.com/TeachTogether/1m72g9la3zscbyqt/wish/2047739520 https://padlet.com/TeachTogether/1m72g9la3zscbyqt/wish/2047739727
Robots can’t form relationships with others while humans can  ]]> 2022-02-15 04:16:39 UTC https://padlet.com/TeachTogether/1m72g9la3zscbyqt/wish/2047739727 https://padlet.com/TeachTogether/1m72g9la3zscbyqt/wish/2047781678 1. Man should be wary of constructed realities, because there are issues like privacy, consent and harassment, which are things which may be hard to deal with. With constructed realities, people have the ability to make insensitive remarks without facing the possible punishments.

2. - Given the issue of harassmentand racism in VR platforms, the pervasiveness of VR has led to a detrimental impact of the mental psyche of users, hence the evolution of future VR would revolve greatly around the protection of social spaces. 
- The transferability and ease of attaining personal data gives rise to greater priority

]]> 2022-02-15 04:50:37 UTC https://padlet.com/TeachTogether/1m72g9la3zscbyqt/wish/2047781678 wanderer0318 https://padlet.com/TeachTogether/1m72g9la3zscbyqt/wish/2047782093 1. Yes, sometimes man cannot control themselves when surrounded by a reality that they enjoy in the VR itself — may to give in to what appeals to their mindsets/preferences even if it’s harmful to others or themselves 

2. It shows that we prioritise technological advancements and entertainment without considering the inclusiveness and well-being of humanity]]> 2022-02-15 04:50:57 UTC https://padlet.com/TeachTogether/1m72g9la3zscbyqt/wish/2047782093 wwwangxinqiao04 https://padlet.com/TeachTogether/1m72g9la3zscbyqt/wish/2047783626 1. Man should be wary of constructed reality - VR experience can counter our tendency to stereotype by race or gender through having problem virtually embody the experience of others. 
- Potential to reinforce negative stereotypes. -New opportunities to leverage the technology for their own agenda
- seemingly free of the consequences in real life. 

On the other hand, 
VR creates empathy for people through immersive experiences. ]]> 2022-02-15 04:52:12 UTC https://padlet.com/TeachTogether/1m72g9la3zscbyqt/wish/2047783626 https://padlet.com/TeachTogether/1m72g9la3zscbyqt/wish/2047786643 1. human warmth and touch
2. over reliance causing ppl to lose out on human/family connection, family connection which is quite important in sg.
cause people to lose jobs like caregivers, very hard to get a job in the medical field sg]]> 2022-02-15 04:54:26 UTC https://padlet.com/TeachTogether/1m72g9la3zscbyqt/wish/2047786643 https://padlet.com/TeachTogether/1m72g9la3zscbyqt/wish/2047788764 1. 1. Yes. Though designers of technologies typically design them based on what would benefit the user and enhance their online experience, designers can still take advantage of persuasive technology to exploit users by constructing realities can be damaging to the user. As such, Man should be wary of the technologies they use.

2. Despite how technology has the potential of harming our way of life, our society values the benefits of technology rather than the disadvantages of it as we are overly dependent on it. Technology is very much integrated into our society and it is difficult to draw the separation between technology and our society, so we have chosen to solve the problems as they come rather than eliminate technology as a whole from our society.]]> 2022-02-15 04:55:54 UTC https://padlet.com/TeachTogether/1m72g9la3zscbyqt/wish/2047788764 https://padlet.com/TeachTogether/1m72g9la3zscbyqt/wish/2047790246 S and T is like a double-edged sword, when people know how to use it, it will transform one’s life for the better ]]> 2022-02-15 04:57:03 UTC https://padlet.com/TeachTogether/1m72g9la3zscbyqt/wish/2047790246 https://padlet.com/TeachTogether/1m72g9la3zscbyqt/wish/2047790741 Science and tech can transform our lives for the better as they are able to help us experience and gain knowledge that would normally be very difficult to attain, such as the usage of VR for experiences]]> 2022-02-15 04:57:27 UTC https://padlet.com/TeachTogether/1m72g9la3zscbyqt/wish/2047790741 https://padlet.com/TeachTogether/1m72g9la3zscbyqt/wish/2047791162 yes it can transform our lives for the better by aiding us but we cant over rely on it]]> 2022-02-15 04:57:42 UTC https://padlet.com/TeachTogether/1m72g9la3zscbyqt/wish/2047791162 https://padlet.com/TeachTogether/1m72g9la3zscbyqt/wish/2047791253 Possible but to a certain extent because there are still negative impacts that s&t can bring about]]> 2022-02-15 04:57:45 UTC https://padlet.com/TeachTogether/1m72g9la3zscbyqt/wish/2047791253 https://padlet.com/TeachTogether/1m72g9la3zscbyqt/wish/2047791739 i believe that s&t may not transform our lives for the better as there are too many risks that come with it]]> 2022-02-15 04:58:09 UTC https://padlet.com/TeachTogether/1m72g9la3zscbyqt/wish/2047791739 https://padlet.com/TeachTogether/1m72g9la3zscbyqt/wish/2047791884 Yes, the benefits it brings in terms of automation and the expansion of our current world outweighs the potential harms it may cause]]> 2022-02-15 04:58:16 UTC https://padlet.com/TeachTogether/1m72g9la3zscbyqt/wish/2047791884 https://padlet.com/TeachTogether/1m72g9la3zscbyqt/wish/2047792259 Science and tech undoubtedly possesses the potential to transform humanity for the better. Given the rapid progression and advancement is tech, the versatility and adaptability of tech allows it to improve and revolutionise various aspects of society]]> 2022-02-15 04:58:34 UTC https://padlet.com/TeachTogether/1m72g9la3zscbyqt/wish/2047792259 wwwangxinqiao04 https://padlet.com/TeachTogether/1m72g9la3zscbyqt/wish/2047792446 VR can transform our lives for the bette through the use of immersive experience where people now can experience and realise the lives of the other people who are facing lots of hardships that the VR users cannot imagine before. For example, through the use of well-know 360 video experience, many students have the opportunity to experience the impact of climate change virtually as it could be an abstract phenomenon for them. With the invention of VR, issues from around the globe have a newfound immediacy and often evoke a call to action. ]]> 2022-02-15 04:58:43 UTC https://padlet.com/TeachTogether/1m72g9la3zscbyqt/wish/2047792446 https://padlet.com/TeachTogether/1m72g9la3zscbyqt/wish/2047792513 s&t is just a tool in the end and it depend on the user to either ripe the benefits or succumb to it]]> 2022-02-15 04:58:46 UTC https://padlet.com/TeachTogether/1m72g9la3zscbyqt/wish/2047792513 https://padlet.com/TeachTogether/1m72g9la3zscbyqt/wish/2047792717 Yes, it can transform our lives for the better if we are not too over reliant on it + actions are taken to mitigate the negative consequences/side effects of using science and tech 
There are costs and benefits, but in order for society to progress, science and tech is definitely needed to help make our world a bette place. But, whether or not it can transform our lives for the better depends on how it is used ]]> 2022-02-15 04:58:56 UTC https://padlet.com/TeachTogether/1m72g9la3zscbyqt/wish/2047792717 wanderer0318 https://padlet.com/TeachTogether/1m72g9la3zscbyqt/wish/2047793134 We believe that science and technology can truly transform our lives for the better as seen in article 8.

Science and technology has the power to improve our lives, however, it’s the humans that exploit this power for their selfish agendas that might be harmful to others.]]> 2022-02-15 04:59:17 UTC https://padlet.com/TeachTogether/1m72g9la3zscbyqt/wish/2047793134 https://padlet.com/TeachTogether/1m72g9la3zscbyqt/wish/2047793546 science and tech can provide a new medium through AI for us to function more efficiently however that same medium can be used to tap into our inner bad intentions?]]> 2022-02-15 04:59:37 UTC https://padlet.com/TeachTogether/1m72g9la3zscbyqt/wish/2047793546 https://padlet.com/TeachTogether/1m72g9la3zscbyqt/wish/2047793968 I believe that Science and Technology can indeed transform our lives for the better. In fact, it already has for many different aspects of our lives. As compared to the time where technology was not as heavily integrated into our lives, we now have much more convenience in our daily routines and accessibility to a vast range of resources that allows our lives to be better in terms of quality and standard of living. That being said, how much Science and Technology can benefit our lives is also dependant on the stakeholders who control and create Science and Technology, as it is ultimately a tool in which humans use. As such, those in power such as governments and designers of technologies need to be responsible in terms of using technology for the good of people rather than to meet their personal or organisational gains.]]> 2022-02-15 04:59:58 UTC https://padlet.com/TeachTogether/1m72g9la3zscbyqt/wish/2047793968 https://padlet.com/TeachTogether/1m72g9la3zscbyqt/wish/2047800004 In the long run, Science and Tech, in and of itself, is a tool that can inherently solve our problems as it allows us to dig up useful information about the world and its issues, and the experimentation and implementation needed to counteract the effects of the issue. However, it is ultimately up to us on how we view and use these types of S&T and its information. And thus, how we humans react to it, and our usage of it, varies the nature and degree of the success of S&T in solving problems.]]> 2022-02-15 05:04:26 UTC https://padlet.com/TeachTogether/1m72g9la3zscbyqt/wish/2047800004 https://padlet.com/TeachTogether/1m72g9la3zscbyqt/wish/2047994805 Science and technology can benefit us as long as it is properly controlled. Boundaries that can come in the form of laws and regulations should implemented in order to ensure that the technology is not exploited, especially when it is at the expense of the consumers. ]]> 2022-02-15 07:42:33 UTC https://padlet.com/TeachTogether/1m72g9la3zscbyqt/wish/2047994805 https://padlet.com/TeachTogether/1m72g9la3zscbyqt/wish/2049799072 Yes, Science and Technology can transform our lives for the better. Even though there have been negative impacts caused by science and technology, such as increased violence due to certain games created, there are innovations that do improve our lives. For example, VR can help test the information we learned and stimulate theoretical knowledge in practical implementation.]]> 2022-02-16 00:42:01 UTC https://padlet.com/TeachTogether/1m72g9la3zscbyqt/wish/2049799072 https://padlet.com/TeachTogether/1m72g9la3zscbyqt/wish/2049923031 I believe that science and technology will continue to improve our lives for the better, as we consistently find new ways to apply and learn knowledge that we glean]]> 2022-02-16 02:11:37 UTC https://padlet.com/TeachTogether/1m72g9la3zscbyqt/wish/2049923031