Exercise 1.

Reading Comprehension

Name: Jan Kyle U. Fadri Date Submitted:07/03/2021

Course/Section: GED104/A14

1. What is the framework of de-development of rich countries all about?

- It all basically comes down to changing the concept of progress away from economic
growth and toward life expectancy and happiness. According to the concept, wealthy
nations should “catch up” to poorer countries rather than the latter catching up to
richer economies.
2. How is the de-development framework different from traditional frameworks of
development?
- It is distinct in that it focuses on the true substance of life rather than economic
progress. Many nations will be more competent as a result of Hickle's suggested
framework, because the framework fosters equality, which can assist other countries
thrive as well.
3. According to Hickel, how can rich countries de-develop?
- Rich countries can de-develop by limiting their consumption to provide more
opportunities to other countries. There are people where they purchase items just to
show off their status. This is something that should be stopped
4. Why does Hickel frown upon pundits using terms such as de-growth, zero growth, or de-
development in describing an alternative framework?
- They are utilizing incorrect terminology or terms to describe the status of their
growth, which are technically correct but unappealing to those who are not already on
board. Such phrases are repugnant because they contradict the most fundamental
frames, we use to consider human development and, therefore, the purpose of life
itself. It's like telling individuals to stop moving forward in life, to stop learning,
developing, and growing.
5. Some people might think that de-development is about giving things up. How does
Hickel explain that this is not the case?
- Hickel stated that this is not about giving anything up. And it’s certainly not about
living a life of voluntary misery or imposing harsh limits on human potential. On the
contrary, it’s about reaching a higher level of understanding and consciousness about
what we’re doing here and why.
Exercise 2. Personal Consumption Audit

Name: Jan Kyle U. Fadri Date Submitted:07/03/2021

Course/Section: GED104/A14

My Personal Consumption Audit

Average daily, No. of hours/day I Impact of this ‘de-
Product/Food weekly, or monthly reduce/do away developing’ on my
amount consumed with everyday living
1. Computer Games Three (3) hours/day Two and a half (2 Without wasting
½) hours a day hours only on
computer games, I
can do more like for
studying and chores
2. Junk Foods Five hundred (500) Three hundred (300) Reducing the
grams/month grams/month consumption of
Junk Foods, I tend
to have a well-being
and go around
without struggling
3. Video Streaming Four (4) hours/day Three (3) hours/day Without wasting
Platforms hours only on
(YouTube/Netflix) watching movies or
videos, I can do
more like for
studying, chores,
and most
importantly, to
spend time with my
family
4. Online Shopping Thirty (30) Twenty (20) Reducing my time
mins/day mins/day browsing and
spending money on
things, I can now
save up money for
things that I need
and lesser that I
want.
5. Usage of Aircon Ten (10) hours/day Three (3) hours/day Reducing my
consumption on my
Aircon in my room
saves up our
monthly electric
bill.
Assignment 6. Documentary Film Analysis

Name: Jan Kyle U. Fadri Date Submitted:07/03/2021

Course/Section: GED104/A14

1. Why C.S Lewis is very much a skeptic and critic of scientism? Was he against science?
- C.S Lewis wasn't really anti-science, but he was opposed to scientism, which is
defined as the “misguided belief that modern science is the only reliable source of
knowledge about the world, and that scientists should be the ones to dictate public
policy and even our moral and religious beliefs solely on the basis of their findings.”
2. How did C.S. Lewis explain the following:
2.1. Science as religion
- Somewhere out there that we don’t ordinarily experience, a cosmic
struggle.
- Religion is present everywhere and has an impact on all aspects of life.
Because science has the potential to serve as an alternative to religion,
2.2. Science as credulity
- He saw that most of the time, when people heard that anything was
claimed in the name of science, they believed it. Even if there aren't any
explanations or facts to support it. He just intended to express that before
we believe, we need learn more about it and validate whether or not it is
genuine.
- Evolutionism
2.3. Science as power
- Science, with its vast and limitless powers and potential, appears mystical
to the general people, both in terms of what it can nearly find and what it
can achieve. People who are afraid of the unknown succumb to the might
of science.
3. Why did C.S. Lewis think that modern science is far more dangerous than magic?
- Because magic fails, science is considerably more deadly than magic. If it
doesn't work, people won't be able to use it to control other individuals, let
 alone the entire globe, even if science has the capacity to do so. You can
manipulate them if you discover the proper charge and therapy.
4. Why did C.S. Lewis become increasingly concerned about the rise of scientocracy? How
does scientocracy relate to scientism?
- Because scientocracy is the endeavor to transfer over control of cultural
and political authority to an elite group of specialists purporting to speak
in the name of science. We can't promise that if we give it to them, they
won't use it to get what they want.
5. Based on what you learned in the documentary film, how does scientism pose a threat to
the human person flourishing in science and technology? Why should science be guided
by an ethical basis that is not dictated by science itself?
- Scientism brings a lot of knowledge to the great minds; thus, I agree to
C.S. Lewis that science can be controlled and be use as a source of power.
It is agreeable that it is a threat to us all mankind because some people
endeavor selfishness and for the purpose of evil doings. With the better
ethical understanding, the purpose of science will be for the good of all
and not for selfishness, control, and evil. These ethical guidelines is a must
for guided purpose to the practical and not harmful use of scientific
methods.