The Idea That the Complexities of Modern Technology Ensure That

question 67

Multiple Choice

The idea that the complexities of modern technology ensure that all modern technology will inevitably fail is recognized by the term ____.

• A)the matrix syndrome
• B)technological determinism
• C)normal accident
• D)risk society
• E)technopoly

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Definitions:

Flatus

Gas generated in the stomach or intestines that is expelled through the anus.

Lavage

A medical procedure involving the washing out of an organ or cavity, such as the stomach, with water or a medicated solution.

Postprandial

Pertaining to the period after a meal, often relating to bodily functions or activities.

Prand/i

A prefix used in medical terminology to denote relation to a meal, particularly before a meal.