3. At a certain stage in evolution technology appears Is this invention or ‘divine intervention’ ? Technology: Creation / destruction Life / death Good / evil Symbiosis or co-evolution between humans and technology Where is this co-evolution heading ?
4. Are computers alive ? “Dave – I’m afraid” 2001: A Space Odyssey (Dave disconnects the computer HAL)
5. Can humans create non-human forms of life / intelligence ? Will artificial intelligence (AI) someday be smarter than human intelligence ? History of AI: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Timeline_of_artificial_intelligence HOBIHA scenario (Ch. 10 of textbook).
6. Main themes of ch. 10 The technological future Genetic information technology E-health (Information and communications technology in health) Tissue engineering and stem cell research The Aotearoa/New Zealand context Implications for society and public health
7. Questions for discussion In your wiki groups (as much as possible) discuss: 1. How would the technological advances outlined in this chapter (ch 10) directly impact on your experience of healthcare to date? 2. How are these developments likely to impact on your planned career?
8. Current breakthroughs BP oil spill http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deepwater_Horizon_oil_spill Google breaking news links J Craig Venter – first artificial cell http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vOPkECdzTY0&feature=related Google breaking news links
9. Understanding our current predicament Gregory Bateson: “The roots of ecological crisis” Bateson documentary on Facebook Kevin Kelly – What does technology want ?
