According to the Critical Attitude to Technology

question 8

Multiple Choice

According to the critical attitude to technology,

• A) technological pessimists are too cynical and gloomy while optimists are too naïve.
• B) while it is true that some technologies sometimes have negative effects on society, this is not true of all, or even most, technologies.
• C) we should make negative remarks only when appropriate, typically at an early stage when the technology is still in the design phase, but we have no reason to make negative or positive remarks about technology as such.
• D) All of the above

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Definitions:

Cranial Nerve Function

The specific roles played by each of the twelve pairs of nerves that originate in the brain, affecting areas such as sight, taste, smell, and hearing.

Physician

A medical professional who is trained to diagnose and treat illnesses, diseases, injuries, and other health conditions, often holding a medical degree and licensure.

Vestibulocochlear Nerve

The eighth cranial nerve that carries auditory (hearing) and vestibular (balance) information from the inner ear to the brain.

Cranial Nerve Function

Refers to the respective roles and activities of the twelve cranial nerves that emerge directly from the brain, overseeing a range of sensory and motor functions.