NEW STS 1

Mining, as a modern technology, is an example of:

• Enframing

• Calculative thinking

• Poiesis

• Meditative thinking

In the context of Heidegger's work, enframing refers to:

• A process of creating new technology

• A way of revealing the world through modern technology

• A religious submission to the divine

• The spiritual contemplation of nature

Which concept does Heidegger associate with submission to technology?

• Aletheia             

• Enframing          

• Piety

• Tekhne

What happens when a human person is "swallowed" by modern technology, according to Heidegger?

• They lose touch with their true essence as beings

• They achieve greater understanding of the world

• They become more skilled in technology

• They gain more control over nature

What is the most effective strategy for achieving human flourishing in the context of sustainable development?

• Promoting economic growth in all countries

• Decreasing consumption in wealthier countries

• Encouraging technological advancement in poorer countries

• Expanding international trade

What does the term "catching down" mean in the context of human development?

• Encouraging poorer countries to match the consumption levels of richer countries

• Reducing consumption in wealthy nations to more sustainable levels

• Ensuring that rich countries continue to grow economically

• Redistributing wealth from wealthy to poor countries

What is the ecological problem associated with growth in rich countries?

• It results in an increase in poverty in poor countries

• It causes a reduction in education standards

• It depletes global resources and harms the planet's bio-capacity

• It leads to higher levels of technological dependence

What alternative model of development does Hickel propose?

• A growth-based model with improved trade relations

• A focus on GDP as a key measure of success

• A steady-state economy emphasizing sustainability and well-being

• A model that emphasizes technological advancement for all countries

Which of the following countries achieved high life expectancy with significantly lower GDP per capita than the US?

• United Kingdom

• Cuba

• China

• South Korea

Which factor does NOT contribute to happiness in countries with low income, according to Hickel?

• High levels of income

• A sense of community

• Effective social welfare systems

• A good work-life balance