SMT310 – Research Paper
Associated with the Scientific and industrial Revolutions ushered in were major changes in science and technology with consequences for the content and conduct of each. For example, where the pre-industrialization era was dominated by Newtonian classical mechanics (motion), post-industrial Europe and North America science and technology were aligned withMaxwell’s thermodynamics, Darwin’s theory of evolution, and numerous technologies were designed and developed through advances in quantum mechanics as well as social science and neuroscience. Aside from the distinctly destructive nuclear technologies, perhaps the most popular cultural changes were centered on the communication and information technologies and devices linked to the computer as well as biotechnology and medicine, and military technology. Also significant in our daily personal and social lives has been the role of Artificial Intelligence and algorithms.
Also impacted is American culture exemplified by a diversity of urban cultures inhabiting North America and Europe. Some science historians and social science scholars even argue that this culture’s present form is a product of changes in science and technology. One consequence of this change has been greater social divisiveness. Still another effect has been a fear of democracy’s collapse. However, there are those who disagree.
Research Paper Topic:
• THESIS: The biophysical and social sciences and technologies have impacted modern American society, in turn, society has had consequences for the practice of science, especially through the design of modern technology. One suggested hypothesis is that the social consequences are manifested in the application of algorithms believed responsible for increased social [aka political] inequality, but also racist attitudes, political polarization, radicalization, and authoritarianism.
Submission: Select ONE video from the five [5] technology videos provided. Describe the basic science used to develop the technology. Then, address the thesis using a minimum of 5-peer reviewed scholarly articles, plus the information contained in the video assignments, to write an expository literature review that either supports, or opposes, the thesis.
copy and paste link to watch video for assignment
This literature review should:
be 5 to 6 pages excluding a title page and reference/bibliography page. [approximately 400-500 words per page] Length will vary with student’s skill at being comprehensive and succinct.
use references [articles – Library data bases, Google Scholar]
select the APA/MLA Style at the student’s discretion.
