Theme 4 (FC305)

Extremely large information that may be analysed computationally to reveal patterns, trends, and associations, especially relating to human behaviour and interactions is called ...

Synthetic biology/Genetic engineering includes the replacement or reboot of damaged tissues. True or False?

• True

• False

The universe always has the same amount of energy. True or False?

• True
• False

People are now able to have 'customised babies' because of genetic engineering. True or False?

• True

• False

Mitroff's counter-norms encourage collectivism as opposed to individualism. True or False?

• False
• True

Agriculture did not become industrialised during the American Industrial Revolution. True or False?

• False
• True

The Risk Society focuses on natural risks as opposed to man-made risks. True or False?

• False
• True

The three kinds of technology the first class task on Friday covered were synthetic biology, robotic/artificial intelligence and ...