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Foundations of Technology
Technology and Society: Society Shapes Technology
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Debate: For and Against a Technology


You have informed yourself on one issue of technology and its impact on society as well as society's impact on the technology. In this discussion you are to provide a brief argument for or against your chosen technology. You will also respond for or against one of your classmates arguments.

Discussion: Participate in the For or Against Technology Debate

In the SUBJECT line, start with FOR or AGAINST and name the technology:
Example - AGAINST Clean Coal.

In the body of your posting, make a one sentence statement to clarify your position followed by 3-4 brief but clear bullet points that are reasons to support your position.

Respond to at least one classmate, but go beyond agreement (simple agreement will not count toward this assignment). Instead, either provide more reasons (at least one) to support their argument of provide one or more reasons against their argument. Your SUBJECT line should indicate FOR or AGAINST.

DUE: This discussion begins Thursday night. Initial postings due by Friday night. Responses by Monday night.

 
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