GMOs in the future: Solution or Problem?
by The first use of GMFs and GMOs came in the 1930s and 40s when an American project in Mexico created a genetically modified wheat crop …
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Science and Democracy: Conflicting or Coexisting?
by Science and Democracy have been able to coincide and exist, however, the two often conflict with each other. Science deals with finding truths to questions …
Charles Darwin’s Lasting Legacy
In the 21st century, Charles Darwin is widely regarded as the originator of natural selection. Similar to people like Gregor Mendel and Isaac Newton, Darwin’s …
Culture at Colby: The Social Construct
by Culture, according to Raymond Williams, is one of the most complex words in the English language. Over centuries, the term evolved to cover extremely …
How revolutionary was the “scientific revolution” in reality?
by Steven Shapin criticizes the labeling of the time period that roughly ranges from the 16th – 18th century as the “Scientific Revolution” in his book, …
“Understanding S, T, and S” – The Complexities of Technology
In modern society, the term “technology” is often thought at first glance to have quite a basic definition and associations. These associations and definition are …
Society Shaping the Next Big Tech Advancement
by In David Nye’s “Technology Matters,” he discusses technology’s fundamental importance for humanity and social and cultural evolution. Nye makes the point that technologies are “inseparable” …
Science and Technology: Intertwined within Society
Science and Technology both play important roles within our society, however, defining the two terms has become difficult. The topics are so complicated that in …
How the Evolution of Science and Technology Affect Society
by To understand science, technology and society one must read through theorists work and examine the evolution in both science and technology and how it coincides …
STS is the Cat’s Pajamas… Here’s why:
by STS is a broad study of science, technology, and society, embodying the interactions that these three disciplines share throughout the course of history. One of …