Adaptive vs. Assistive technology and consequences

Adaptive vs. Assistive technology that… Was designed for one purpose and then adapted for another –Ex. Microphones and speakers were adapted to be used as a Cochlear implant to help people hear. technology that… Created for the purpose of adding to original structures –Ex. Crutches represent assistive devices technology that… Created for the purpose of adding to original structures –Ex. Crutches represent assistive devices

Adaptive Technology Adaptive technology –Cochlear Implant –Artificial heart –Can you think of more?

Assistive Biotechnology Assistive biotechnology –Hearing aid –Crutches –Can you think of more? Assistive biotechnology –Hearing aid –Crutches –Can you think of more?

What about the Consequences or Benefits of any technology? There are benefits & consequences for all technologies Some are Intended benefits Some are unintended consequences What do these concepts mean?

Intended Benefits can be… An advantage to the human race Reducing costs Improving life and living Fulfilling a need Technological advancement

Unintended Consequences can be… An unforeseen disadvantage Actually costs more Causing harm in some way Taking away an opportunity No advancement An unforeseen disadvantage Actually costs more Causing harm in some way Taking away an opportunity No advancement

What is Bias? One’s own personal attitudes and perceptions on any area of study –Ex. Sporting teams School subjects Scientific investigations