Thema 2: Science and Technology
Prüfling A
Your school is planning a project week titled "What our future will look like". Students will have to present technological developments and their impact on people's lives. Comment on the cartoon.
https://www.cartoonstock.com/cartoon?searchID=CS181289
(last accessed: 18/07/24)
(last accessed: 18/07/24)
Prüfling B
Your school is planning a project week titled "What our future will look like". Students will have to present technological developments and their impact on people's lives. Comment on the cartoon.
https://scienceblogs.de/klausis-krypto-kolumne/2013/11/21/chip-implantate-ein-provokativer-vortrag/
(last accessed: 18/07/24)
(last accessed: 18/07/24)
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Note:
Please note that these solutions are only suggestions. There are various possibilities for argumentation.
Please note that these solutions are only suggestions. There are various possibilities for argumentation.
- Here we are then.
- Let's start with...
- On the one hand / on the other hand
- It must be considered
- In my opinion / I think, personally, ...
- I agree / I disagree
Possible introductions to the topic and the argumentations
Prüfling A
- a future scenario is depicted where a company uses advanced technology, specifically 3-D printing, to create human-like employees
- a character in the cartoon suggests canceling the staffing agency's services because they have successfully "made" an employee using a 3-D printer
- the cartoon highlights a potential future where technological advancements, such as 3-D printing and artificial intelligence, might significantly impact the job market and traditional hiring processes
Comment on the Cartoon
Prügling B
- a futuristic scenario is shown where chip implants are so commonplace that even allergies to them are recorded on the chip itself.
- it highlights the potential future reliance on technology, particularly bio-implants, for personal and medical information
Comment on the cartoon
Argumente für beide Prüfungsteilnehmer
- Automation and advanced manufacturing technologies can reduce costs and increase efficiency in production.
- 3-D printing can create complex parts and prototypes quickly, reducing the need for large inventories and waste.
- New technologies can lead to innovative products and services that improve quality of life.
- The rise of new industries and job opportunities in technology development, maintenance, and support.
- Technologies like 3-D printing allow for the creation of customized products tailored to individual needs and preferences.
Discussion Points on Technological Developments
Potential Benefits
Potential Benefits
- Automation and advanced technologies could replace human workers in many industries, leading to significant job losses.
- The need for re-skilling and up-skilling the workforce to adapt to new roles created by technological advancements.
- The creation of human-like robots or AI entities raises ethical questions about identity, rights, and the nature of work.
- Issues related to privacy, security, and the misuse of technology.
- Access to advanced technologies may be limited to certain regions or socio-economic groups, exacerbating existing inequalities.
Potential Risks