Davao Oriental State University

Guang-guang, Dahican, Mati City

Faculty of Nursing and Health Services

STS 10 – Science, Technology and Society

Human Flourishing in Progress and De-development

Activity No. 6

Name: ________________________________ Date Submitted: ________________

Course/Year/Section: ____________________ Sem/SY: 2nd Semester SY 2022-23_

Introduction

This activity presents Jason Hickel’s development framework focused on de-development. As a

departure from traditional frameworks of growth and development, Hickel’s concept of de-
development is discussed as an alternative to narrowing the gap between rich and poor countries.
Thus, taking off from this alternative framework, the section critiques human flourishing vis-à-vis
progress in science and technology.

Intended Learning Outcomes

At the end of this activiity, the students should be able to:

1. discuss humann flourishing in the context of progress in science and technology;
2. explain de-development as as a progress and development framework; and
3. differentiate between traditional frameworks of progress and development and Hickel’s concept
of de-development.

Reading Comprehension Task

Instructions: After reading Hickel’s article on the concept of de-development, answer the
following questions in hand written. Group yourselves in to 10, assigned 2 students in each
questions and discuss your answers within your group.
1. What is the framework of de-development of rich countries all about?
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2. How is the de-development framework different from traditional frameworks of development?
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3. According to Hickel, how can rich countries de-develop?
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4. Why does Hickel frown upon pundits using terms such as de-growth, zero growth, or de-
development in describing an alternative framework?
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5. Some people might think that de-development is about giving things up. How does Hickel
explain that this is not the case?
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References:
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