Summary of UP TALKS | Interaction of Science, Technology and Society Through Time

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The video discusses the history of science, technology, and society, with a focus on the Industrial Revolution and the problems it caused. It looks at how these issues have been addressed through time, with a focus on the present. The video discusses issues such as pollution, food security, and health risks associated with genetically modified organisms.

• 00:00:00 The introduction of science technology and society explores the interaction of these three fields through time. In this context, science is used as a way of knowing, while technology is used to control, modify or tamper with nature. Societies have different interactions with these fields based on different factors, including geography and ethnology. Throughout history, things have changed, and the interaction of science, technology and society has varied with the state of global affairs.
• 00:05:00 The video discusses the interaction of science, technology, and society in past eras, noting that while there was conflict between these three forces, the outcome was the growth of science. The Industrial Revolution, which happened in England, was a result of these fortunate circumstances.
• 00:10:00 This video discusses the history of science, technology, and society, with a focus on the Industrial Revolution and the problems it caused. It looks at how these issues have been addressed through time, with a focus on the present. The video discusses issues such as pollution, food security, and health risks associated with genetically modified organisms.
• 00:15:00 This 1-paragraph summary discusses the potential outcomes of the interaction of science, technology, and society. For example, if a society does not have a strong understanding or appreciation of science, this could lead to negative consequences for society, such as the discontinuation of a food product. Additionally, if a society's priorities are based on fears rather than rational thought, this could also pose a problem for science and technology.
• 00:20:00 The video discusses the interaction of science, technology and society, explaining that society provides boundaries and conditions necessary for scientific progress.