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UNIT 3:
Question for reflection
1. What are others examples of nanostructures?
 Hydrophobic wax crystals of lotus leaf
 Exoskeleton with nano-sized photonic crystals of Opal Weevil
 Gecko toes hair
2. What tools can manipulate nanostructures?
 These tools that can manipulate nanostructures are micro fabricated grippers with
electrostatic actuation which are used for in-situ SEM pick-and-place manipulation of
silicon nanowires, and environmental electron beam deposition (EEBD) which was
developed as a method for soldering nanotubes in electrical circuits and constructing
highly conductive three-dimensional nanostructures with solid gold cores.
3. How can nanotechnology address problems in the environment?
 From saving raw materials, energy and water, to decreasing greenhouse gases and
dangerous waste, nanotechnology's unique attributes can be utilized in various
products, procedures and applications that could undoubtedly support environmental
and climate protection.
4. How can nanotechnology be used in the prevention and treatment of illnesses?
 more quickly diagnose, control disease and treat disease with fewer side effects, and
create better medical aids such as more compatible prosthetics.
5. What is another example of a nanotechnology and how does it work?
 Food safety, medicine and health care, electricity, transportation, electronics,
environmental protection, and manufacturing are all fields where nanotechnology is
helping to develop goods. It's used in the automobile, electronics, and computer
markets, as well as in consumer goods, textiles, and cosmetics, to name a few

Activity
1. Why is nanotechnology likened to creating a statue out of a pile of dust?
 Nanotechnology is liked creating a statue out of a pile of dust because it is based on
nature which uses chemistry to join small size molecules. Pile of dust is like pile of nano
particles from which we can pull out those particles which we need.
2. What science governs nanostructures? Why is it different?
 It is nanostructure science which governs nanostructure. It now forms a common thread
that runs through all physical and material sciences and is emerging in industrial
applications as nanotechnology. It is different because there is no book that can cope up
with how difficult the subject matter is. The increasing importance of nanostructured
material in our society today suggests that we need to further study in order to explain
such specific phenomenon.
3. Why is nanotechnology a difficult science?
 Nanotechnology is difficult kind of science because of its multidisciplinary field of
research and it stretches over fields like material science, mechanics, electronics,
biology and medicine. The mere fact that it is multidisciplinary and its wide spread of
knowledge makes it different from any other branch of science.
4. What does nature show about building organism from the bottom up?
 If historically speaking, nature builds from bottom up or in other words, it evolves.
Although there are some instances where nature builds from top to bottom the overall
outcome can be shown from bottom to up.
5. How can chemistry help in nanotechnology?
 Nanotechnology holds great promise for developing revolutionary tools to help create
more energy efficient world.
Questions for reflection
1. What role does the environment play in addressing the needs of a society?
 The environment addresses the needs of the living beings by providing the ecosystem
services. The environment provides water, air, soil, minerals and other natural
resources, which are necessary for the survival, growth and development of the living
organisms.
2. How can people maintain the rich biodiversity in nature?
 We can participate in biodiversity conservation by increasing our knowledge of
environmental issues, increasing our awareness of the impacts of biodiversity loss, and
increasing support for government policies and actions that conserve our valuable
ecosystems. We can become educators and role models as stewards of the
environment.
3. In your own words, how is an organism’s genome manipulated?
 Based on what I’ve read, an organism’s genome can be manipulated by changing its
DNA. It is a process where an object or animal’s gene is inserted into another.
4. What are the pros and cons of genetically modifying crops?
 pros in genetic modification you can apply desirable traits from other organisms to your
crop, like for example better yields and natural herbicide and instecticides. And crop can
be genetically modified to be drought resistant.
cons: since genes from other organisms can be inserted into the crop it can have
allergens which causes allergic reactions.
5. Will you eat GMOs? Why or why not?
 Yes I have been all my life! GMO is no more than cross breeding plants and animals to
make them better. Corn and wheat were two of the first thatcwere crossed pollinated to
improve production

Question for reflections

1. How the science and technology affect contemporary life and vice versa?
 It is easier for inhabitants to communicate with other people around the globe.
2. How do we protect our human rights in the face of technological advancement and ethical
dilemmas?
 We can protect our human rights in the face of technological advancements and ethical
dilemmas by being a responsible citizen. If we are a responsible citizen we are
disciplined enough in using different social media platforms. There is a wide range of the
usage of this social media it can be use positively and negatively. We should be
responsible enough on what to post and to say on different social media sites. When it
comes to ethical dilemma we should be a child of God to follow things that is according
to the will of God. Avoid things and people that will bring you to evil doings.
3. Do you believe that Google makes people stupid? Cite at least three examples to support your
assertion.
 The answer is “no”. It makes us more efficient as does most technology.
Here are 3 examples using tech that many now take for granted.
 Lighters/matches were invented. People can make fire more easily. But now few people
know how to start a fire without a lighter or match. Are they more stupid for it? Or do
they simply not need that knowledge anymore?
 Automobiles were invented. People can get around long distances fast. Now most
people don’t know how to care for or ride a horse and would probably die if they had to
walk 100 miles or more. Are they less fit? Yes. Are they stupid? No. Generally speaking,
they don’t need to do those things anymore.
 So now we have Google. Memorizing trivial things is less important. They can just google
it. Are they stupid? No. They learn many more things that the generation before them
wouldn’t as easily know.
4. Read the entirety of Joy’s article. Why doesn’t the future need us?
 That human beings face the realistic possibility of extinction because of
competition from intelligent robots.
Activity
Work in pairs. Search for national policies or laws that address the ethical and concerns in the
technological era.

 Policy and Ethical Issues related to Artificial

 Intelligence
 Technology and Society: Agrarian Age, Industrial Age, Information
 Age
 Moores law: Rapid advancement in silicon technology and
 phenomenal rise in computing power;
 Key components of ICTs: Computer chips, lasers, broadband
 Internet, and software ;
 ICTs: tools for thought that amplify brainpower in the way the
 technologies of the Industrial age amplified muscle power;
 Evolution of computer technology: Internet and World Wide Web;
Explanation:
These are explained with their affects as following below:
Personal Privacy: It is an important aspect of ethical issues in information technology.
Access Right: The second aspect of ethical issues in information technology is access right.
Harmful Actions:
Patents:
Copyright:
Trade Secrets:
Liability:
Piracy:
Policy and Ethical Issues related to Artificial
Intelligence
• Internet of Things (IoT); Artificial Intelligence: Fuzzy logic, soft computing,
cognitive informatics;
• Potential, Possibilities and predictions;
• Ethical Issues of AI;
• Studies by UNESCO (COMEST), ITU, IEEE, Academia, and ICT Industry:
Stanford Project
• Public Policy Imperatives;