This document discusses the relationship between humans and technology and some of the major technological advances from 2010. It touches on several key points: 1. The co-evolution of humans and technology and whether computers/artificial intelligence will someday surpass human intelligence. 2. Major technological breakthroughs from 2010 including the BP oil spill, the creation of the first artificial cell, and stem cell research for spinal cord injuries. 3. How technological advances in areas like genetic information technology, e-health, and tissue engineering outlined in Chapter 10 could directly impact healthcare experiences and future careers. 4. Questions around how continued technological development may shape our future and society.

1. Technology, Health & Environment 555401 semester 2 – 2010 Learning session 11 Stanley Frielick Director of Learning & Teaching - AUT

2. Breakthrough 1The dawn of (hu)man Stanley Kubrick - 2001: A Space Odyssey (1969)

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 Google’s self-driving cars 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. 2010 breakthroughs BP oil spillhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deepwater_Horizon_oil_spill J Craig Venter – first artificial cell http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vOPkECdzTY0&feature=related Hans Keirstead – stem cells for spinal cord http://www.cbsnews.com/video/watch/?id=6948484n Google breaking news links

9. Understanding our current predicament Gregory Bateson: “The roots of ecological crisis” Bateson documentaryAn Ecology of Mind Kevin Kelly – What does technology want ?