The Role and Impact of Technology in Society

What is the primary focus of contemporary discussions about technology's impact on society?

• The benefits and potential drawbacks of the Internet and AI

• The development of new assistive technologies

• The historical evolution of technology

• The role of technology in education

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as an assistive technology tool for reading difficulties?

• Text-to-speech systems

• Audiobooks

• Optical character recognition

• Virtual reality headsets

What is a common issue with digital reading compared to paper texts, according to the passage?

• Digital reading leads to faster but shallower processing

• Digital reading is more expensive

• Digital reading is less accessible

• Digital reading is more time-consuming

Which strategy is NOT mentioned as a way to engage with diverse perspectives?

• Active listening

• Suspending judgment

• Seeking out differing opinions

• Ignoring opposing viewpoints

What does the co-evolution perspective suggest about the relationship between technology and society?

• Technology operates independently of human control

• Technology is solely a human construct

• Technology and society dynamically interact and influence each other

• Technology is a static force unaffected by society