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Cultural Sociology and Technology

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Which theorist argued that technology is a social and cultural phenomenon that shapes human behavior and social interactions?

  1. Max Weber

  2. Emile Durkheim

  3. Karl Marx

  4. Jacques Ellul


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Jacques Ellul, a French philosopher and sociologist, argued that technology is a social and cultural phenomenon that shapes human behavior and social interactions. He believed that technology has a profound impact on society, and that it can be used for both good and evil.

What is the term used to describe the process by which technology becomes embedded in society and culture?

  1. Technological determinism

  2. Social constructivism

  3. Technological assimilation

  4. Technological diffusion


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Technological assimilation is the process by which technology becomes embedded in society and culture. It involves the adoption and integration of new technologies into existing social and cultural practices.

Which theory suggests that technology is a neutral tool that can be used for either good or evil, depending on how it is used?

  1. Technological determinism

  2. Social constructivism

  3. Technological neutrality

  4. Technological utopianism


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Technological neutrality is the theory that suggests that technology is a neutral tool that can be used for either good or evil, depending on how it is used. This theory argues that technology itself does not have any inherent moral or ethical value.

What is the term used to describe the belief that technology will inevitably lead to a utopian society?

  1. Technological determinism

  2. Social constructivism

  3. Technological neutrality

  4. Technological utopianism


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Technological utopianism is the belief that technology will inevitably lead to a utopian society. This belief is often based on the idea that technology can solve all of society's problems.

Which theorist argued that technology is a social and cultural phenomenon that is shaped by the values and beliefs of the society in which it is developed?

  1. Max Weber

  2. Emile Durkheim

  3. Karl Marx

  4. Bruno Latour


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Bruno Latour, a French sociologist and anthropologist, argued that technology is a social and cultural phenomenon that is shaped by the values and beliefs of the society in which it is developed. He believed that technology is not simply a neutral tool, but rather a reflection of the social and cultural context in which it is created.

What is the term used to describe the process by which technology is used to solve social problems?

  1. Technological determinism

  2. Social constructivism

  3. Technological assimilation

  4. Technological intervention


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Technological intervention is the process by which technology is used to solve social problems. This can involve the development of new technologies or the application of existing technologies to new problems.

Which theory suggests that technology is a social and cultural phenomenon that is shaped by the interactions between humans and technology?

  1. Technological determinism

  2. Social constructivism

  3. Technological neutrality

  4. Technological utopianism


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Social constructivism is the theory that suggests that technology is a social and cultural phenomenon that is shaped by the interactions between humans and technology. This theory argues that technology is not simply a neutral tool, but rather a product of the social and cultural context in which it is developed.

What is the term used to describe the belief that technology is inherently good and will inevitably lead to progress?

  1. Technological determinism

  2. Social constructivism

  3. Technological neutrality

  4. Technological optimism


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Technological optimism is the belief that technology is inherently good and will inevitably lead to progress. This belief is often based on the idea that technology can solve all of society's problems.

Which theorist argued that technology is a social and cultural phenomenon that is shaped by the power relations in society?

  1. Max Weber

  2. Emile Durkheim

  3. Karl Marx

  4. Michel Foucault


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Michel Foucault, a French philosopher and historian, argued that technology is a social and cultural phenomenon that is shaped by the power relations in society. He believed that technology is not simply a neutral tool, but rather a means of control and domination.

What is the term used to describe the process by which technology is used to create new social and cultural practices?

  1. Technological determinism

  2. Social constructivism

  3. Technological assimilation

  4. Technological innovation


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Technological innovation is the process by which technology is used to create new social and cultural practices. This can involve the development of new technologies or the application of existing technologies to new problems.

Which theory suggests that technology is a social and cultural phenomenon that is shaped by the values and beliefs of the society in which it is used?

  1. Technological determinism

  2. Social constructivism

  3. Technological neutrality

  4. Technological utopianism


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Social constructivism is the theory that suggests that technology is a social and cultural phenomenon that is shaped by the values and beliefs of the society in which it is used. This theory argues that technology is not simply a neutral tool, but rather a product of the social and cultural context in which it is developed.

What is the term used to describe the process by which technology is used to control and dominate people?

  1. Technological determinism

  2. Social constructivism

  3. Technological assimilation

  4. Technological surveillance


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Technological surveillance is the process by which technology is used to control and dominate people. This can involve the use of surveillance cameras, facial recognition software, and other technologies to monitor people's behavior.

Which theorist argued that technology is a social and cultural phenomenon that is shaped by the economic system in which it is developed?

  1. Max Weber

  2. Emile Durkheim

  3. Karl Marx

  4. Herbert Marcuse


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Karl Marx, a German philosopher and economist, argued that technology is a social and cultural phenomenon that is shaped by the economic system in which it is developed. He believed that technology is not simply a neutral tool, but rather a means of production that is used to exploit workers.

What is the term used to describe the belief that technology is inherently evil and will inevitably lead to dystopia?

  1. Technological determinism

  2. Social constructivism

  3. Technological neutrality

  4. Technological pessimism


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Technological pessimism is the belief that technology is inherently evil and will inevitably lead to dystopia. This belief is often based on the idea that technology will lead to the destruction of the environment, the loss of human freedom, and the rise of artificial intelligence.

Which theorist argued that technology is a social and cultural phenomenon that is shaped by the interactions between humans and the environment?

  1. Max Weber

  2. Emile Durkheim

  3. Karl Marx

  4. Donna Haraway


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Donna Haraway, an American philosopher and feminist theorist, argued that technology is a social and cultural phenomenon that is shaped by the interactions between humans and the environment. She believed that technology is not simply a neutral tool, but rather a means of mediating the relationship between humans and the natural world.

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