The technoscientific consequences of both the human drives for glory on the one hand and a comfortable life on the other potentially threaten human existence. "R.U.R." (Rossum's Universal Robots), a science fiction play by Karel Capek, bridges ancient writers and contemporary technoscientific endeavors, encouraging individuals to consider these…

Traditionally, the management of technology has focused on the stages before or after development of technology. In this approach the technology itself is conceived as the result of a deterministic enterprise; a result that is to be either rejected or embraced. However, recent insights from Science and Technology Studies (STS) have shown that…

This article attempts to assess the claim that the unum necessarium in our time is the general dissemination of scientific knowledge because liberal civilization or the "good society" cannot be had in the presence of traditional religion and "metaphysics." The paper attempts to place this claim in the context of continuing globalization and…

Describes the Science, Technology and Society (STS) approach in environmental education which is based on the premise that meaningful science and technology education requires the teaching of science and technology topics along with their social context. (CCM)

Nanotechnology is science and engineering resulting from the manipulation of matter's most basic building blocks: atoms and molecules. As such, nanotechnology promises unprecedented control over both the materials we use and the means of their production. Such control could revolutionize nearly every sector of our economy, including medicine,…

Proposes a new philosophy of technical education that incorporates values thought to be important for a humane, just, and sustainable society. Contains 19 references. (Author/WRM)

Argues that the concept of man as alive, active and conscious in material existence is the fundamental axis of formation of the educational professional. Claims that the socialization of scientific knowledge and information for the welfare of all humanity is the true educational technology that should guide the formation of competent professionals…

Discusses how science, technology, and science education (STS) was introduced to Taiwan. Provides an overview of the status quo of STS in Taiwan. Presents possible implementation strategies. (CCM)

Summarizes the difficulties likely to be experienced in Science-Technology-Society graduate education and research, and gives the reasons for optimism nevertheless. Concludes with an optimistic note about the future. (Author/NB)

Considers a number of historical and present-day examples to argue that the founding vision of Science-Technology-Society (STS) education as a collaborative enterprise still offers some valuable lessons about how best to reach students at all levels and the general public. Contains 46 references. (Author/WRM)

Using Canada as a case study, this article argues that regulating biotechnology and nanotechnology is made unnecessarily complex and inherently unstable because of a failure to consult the public early and often enough. Furthermore, it is argued that future regulators (and promoters) of nanotechnology may learn valuable lessons from the mistakes…

Critiques the commonly accepted view that human minds and computers are computational systems. Debunks claims that the human mind is a computational system and argues that the claims are not scientifically supportable. (DDR)

Examines the technological transformation of Des Moines Public Schools. Concentrates on the costs, some financial but mostly human and organizational, that emerge as the district implements a program to dramatically increase computer technology use. (DDR)

Explores the advantages and disadvantages of integrating computers into education and describes the cultural implications for educational policy. Contains 21 references. (DDR)

Reports on the introduction of science, technology, and society (STS) into the curriculum at Michigan Technological University and the resulting development of graduate programs in industrial archaeology and environmental policy. (DDR)