1. Assess the view that scientific research should not be constrained by ethical concerns.
2. Consider the view that new technologies create more problems than benefits for society.
3. Should the advancement of artificial intelligence be a cause for concern?
4. Does modern technology satisfy our wants rather than our needs?
5. To what extent has technology made our lives more fulfilling?
6. ‘Scientific knowledge cannot be trusted because it is unreliable.’ Is this a fair statement?
7. ‘The main aim of scientific research is to create knowledge about how the world works,
rather than solve problems.’ To what extent is this true?
8. ‘People in the workplace should embrace rather than fear technological advancements.’
Discuss.
9. To what extent is animal testing acceptable in scientific research?
10. ‘Modern technology has removed the need for reading skills.’ Do you agree?
11. How worried should we be that recent advances in science and technology are creating
new challenges and worsening old problems?
12. ‘Traditional values should never be sacrificed in the name of progress.’ To what extent do
you agree?
13. To what extent have technological developments enhanced learning in today’s world?
14. ‘Technology is developing too fast for our own good.’ To what extent do you agree?
15. ‘All forms of scientific research are worth pursuing.’ Discuss.
16. Should humans be hired when robots can do the job better?
17. How effective is technology in making us healthier?
18. Are machines making humans obsolete?
19. Medical science should seek to heal rather than enhance.’ Comment.
20. How far do you agree that technology gives us greater control in life?
21. ‘Recent innovations in transport are transforming our way of life.’ How far is this true of
your society today?
22. Consider the view that advancements in artificial intelligence will result in more divides.
23. ‘Artificial intelligence enhances our lives.’ To what extent do you agree with this view?
24. ‘Artificial intelligence should be embraced, since it is inevitable.’ Discuss.
25. Should technological advancement be encouraged when it outpaces ethics?
26. ‘If a job can be replaced by machines, it probably should.’ To what extent do you agree?
27. Should the government support only scientific research that can benefit the majority of the
people?
28. ‘Artificial intelligence is more dangerous than useful.’ Do you agree?
29. ‘Scientists are too preoccupied with whether they could, instead of thinking whether they
should.’ Is this a fair comment?
30. Results are more important than processes in scientific research. To what extent do you
agree?
31. How far have people benefitted from changes to the workplace?
32. ‘Scientific development is always at the expense of morality.’ Do you agree?
33. Evaluate the claim that the regulation of technology is a desirable, but unrealistic, goal.
34. Has technology made modern society a more dangerous place?
35. Evaluate the view that attitudes towards mathematics will have to change as the world
modernises and becomes more technological.
36. Evaluate the implications for individuals and society of a world that depends on
information technology.
37. 5 ‘Mathematical accuracy is unnecessary in everyday life.’ To what extent do you agree?
38. ‘Facial recognition software and similar technologies may threaten the rights of
individuals.’ To what extent do you agree?
39. ‘It is difficult to justify spending money on space exploration while poverty exists.’ To what
extent do you agree?
