STS Science, Technology, and Society (STS) is an exciting interdisciplinary field of study rooted in the history, philosophy, anthropology, and sociology of science and technology. It examines deep cultural roots of our techno- scientific society and addresses pressing public policy issues. It constitutes a fundamental aspect of a liberal arts education and is excellent preparation for graduate study or future employment opportunities.
Can we control technology? Is technology predictable? History of technology Cultural uniformity or diversity? Abundance or ecological crisis? More or less work? Security or danger? Multiple future prospects.
You read and discussed… The Two Cultures
Antiquity What was known? How was it known? For what purposes? Who were those guys? Legacy
Frankenstein
White Noise
Extra Credit… Elizabeth Finch, An Artist at MIT: Gyorgy Kepes and the Center for Advanced Visual Studies Marits Ertsen, Nothing but Stored Environment: Structuring properties of irrigation systems Margaret Geller, Scott Kenyon, Andrew Lawler, lectures and discussions on astronomy and climate change Teasel Muir Harmony, From Spacecraft to Icon: Friendship 7’s Second Mission Eric Sanderson, Geographic approaches to nature conservation: wildlife, wild places and Mannahatta STS Belgrade History Posters and STS Seniors ST 298 Earth System Science talks (Wed. at 1, Miller 14)
Mumford’s Periodization of the History of Technology Paleo-technic Industrial Steam/ Coal Iron Locomotive Neo-technic High-tech Electricity/ Oil Aluminum/ Plastic Airplane Eo-technic Agricultural Wind/ Water Wood Sailing Ship
tons Per Capita CO2 Emissions
Energy-Income Inequity
A Consumer’s Prayer And may we continue to be worthy of consuming an inordinate amount of this planet’s resources
10,000 Whatts?