The Question Concerning Technology

In this essay I wish to discuss what Hursthouse calls the argument for the Extreme Liberal View concerning the moral status of the human foetus – that is, the view that the foetus is in most if not all morally relevant respects like a piece of tissue or a bit of the human body. The argument is an extension of all Libertarian philosophy. That is, that I as an individual have the ultimate right of what decisions happen to my own body, and that this right cannot be trumped by another. This right to…

The reason for the creation and evolution of all things is still show that baffles scientist and philosophers around the world. Questions are asked in the end yet only a selected few are answered furthermore even if the answer is clear; it only widens the space for new questions to surface. Some scientist and philosopher believe in the widely popular idea of Natural Selection. This idea originated from the scientist Charles Darwin. The idea of Natural Selection stems from the belief that those…

Is all this technology helping us or is it hindering us? Our world now revolves around technology, from self-driven cars to clocks. Our lives have changed so much due to this new technology. We are can now find the answer to any question within minutes due to the web or connect with a new culture across the world without even traveling. We are getting use to this new way of life and our brains are reprogramming themselves to accept the new ways we now receive information. In the article “Is…

Roundup as a “probable carcinogen.” which means it could probably increases the risk of cancer. Genetically modified organisms may have associated health risks that we do not fully understand. The organization called The Institute for Responsible Technology has provided a list of potential hazards and health risks of Genetically modified consumption. They have collected a great deal of support for their position that genetically modified organisms are dangerous, and much of their information…

Gregory Bateson, an English anthropologist, once said “Science, like art, religion, commerce, warfare, and even sleep, is based on presuppositions.” In a place and time where many individuals take the word of scientists as law, we must be careful to remember this fact. We cannot assume that because a teacher or scientist or uses the statement “science has proven” that they are unquestionably correct; it is our duty to teach this generation and the next that science is fallible and preserve…

Meanwhile, a common cause of concern today is the scientific advancement of gene editing. Though diseases can be cured with such technology, the negative effects greatly outweigh the advantages. Genetic engineering is a milestone in science, however, it is a bear that must not be poked for its harmful repercussions. Genetic editing with humans raises many potent questions concerning ethical issues, physical side effects, and a hindrance to the natural life cycle.…

students could rise dramatically. Due to most people having smartphones and computers information is at our fingertips. Any question can be answered by a single Google search. The past can also provide useful information such as philosophies. Philosophers propose interesting questions such as “What is the purpose of life?”, “Is there an afterlife?” and questions concerning morality. More rational people tend to be moral people. Sensible individuals will see the value in…

in further development. He encourages his audience not to allow cynicism to affect their ability to make smart decisions. In summary, he asks his audience and viewers to look at the ethical and logical picture and decide on a course of action. He questions whether it is preferable to have a few reactions to a…

the mouse to do a variety of tests, like mazes for instance, without moving an inch. Virtual reality already has many applications but there are more to come depending on the ingenuity of engineers and the progresses made in the different lines of technology involved. The greatest challenge being to immerse the user, which can still cause problems depending on the application, but solutions are already being engineered and might enter our homes soon…

western developed nations are gradually shifting from materialistic to post-materialistic ones (ie, from concerning about immediate needs and threats towards concerning about quality of life) in result of rising prosperity. This value shift has then had a major impact on the political scope of such nations and its influences are still seen today. How valid is Inglehart’s assumption? This question can be answered by analyzing two scenarios; one where there is scarcity present, and the other…