https://padlet.com/matthewlittle1/lz77wjt7ez8oo6c Answer one of the knowledge questions and discuss the implications and importance of accuracy in relation to the TOK key concepts. en-us 2022-03-30 20:34:37 UTC 2022-04-06 21:12:09 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.com/matthewlittle1/lz77wjt7ez8oo6c/wish/2133423266 We should pursue the highest extent of accuracy as out technology allows. There are no disadvantages of higher accuracy other than the time dedicated to achieve it. This higher accuracy can aid in life-saving and precise actions, and they do not take away from simpler tasks that do not need accuracy. ]]> 2022-04-06 21:08:09 UTC https://padlet.com/matthewlittle1/lz77wjt7ez8oo6c/wish/2133423266 https://padlet.com/matthewlittle1/lz77wjt7ez8oo6c/wish/2133424760 This definitely depends on how the technology is being used. If there are hazards and people involved, it's extremely important to know the range of certainty because people have a moral and ethical duty to know the full risks.]]> 2022-04-06 21:09:25 UTC https://padlet.com/matthewlittle1/lz77wjt7ez8oo6c/wish/2133424760 https://padlet.com/matthewlittle1/lz77wjt7ez8oo6c/wish/2133425257 Certainty across the board is unnecessary. Although technology needs a certain level of accuracy there are instances where accuracy is more important than other. For example when missiles are involved and a human life is at stake certainty with technology is extremely important. Therefore the importance of the certainty of technology varies based on the subject. ]]> 2022-04-06 21:09:50 UTC https://padlet.com/matthewlittle1/lz77wjt7ez8oo6c/wish/2133425257 https://padlet.com/matthewlittle1/lz77wjt7ez8oo6c/wish/2133425881 Our lack of accuracy in the quantum scale prohibits us from discovering the full extent of particle physics. A higher accuracy in our technology can ripple out to have much greater effects even if it begins on a small scale.]]> 2022-04-06 21:10:27 UTC https://padlet.com/matthewlittle1/lz77wjt7ez8oo6c/wish/2133425881 khushijillkakadi1 https://padlet.com/matthewlittle1/lz77wjt7ez8oo6c/wish/2133426880 A certain level of accuracy is needed in technology/science, but after a certain point, there is no reason to continue being overly accurate. For example, like with the value of pi, using up to 15 digits results in highly accurate calculations, but adding the next digits do not change the value so much (adding the 16th digit only adds a multiple of 10^-16, and the next digit is even smaller). It only requires a lot of time to evaluate. This time could be used to pursue other endeavors and research, and thus technology uses less values of pi but results in efficiency. However, over time, if one is not accurate in his/her caluclations, the inaccuracies add up, and eentually the results have such a large uncertainty that they are not useful.]]> 2022-04-06 21:11:23 UTC https://padlet.com/matthewlittle1/lz77wjt7ez8oo6c/wish/2133426880 https://padlet.com/matthewlittle1/lz77wjt7ez8oo6c/wish/2133427257 Although certainty is important, it is important to not focus too much on it. The need for certainty differs greatly based on the situation. Additionally, there are many moving parts that the average person can't accurately evaluate due to the prevalence of technology. For example, the calculator's rounding of Pi is largely meaningless in most commercial uses. Basically, we should have absolute certainty, but for most applications it is fine to trust the accuracy.]]> 2022-04-06 21:11:45 UTC https://padlet.com/matthewlittle1/lz77wjt7ez8oo6c/wish/2133427257