When Technology

Crosses Humanity
STS

ILOs
explain the human rights-based approach to
science, technology, and development;
discuss the importance of upholding human
rights in science, technology, and
development; and
discuss the principles of the three key
documents that ensure the well- being of
humans in the midst of scientific progress
and technological development.
Diagnostics
(Agree/Disagree)
1. Human rights are fundamental rights
2. A good life is a life where human rights are
upheld.
3. The protection of human rights and
continued scientific and technological
advancement can work hand-in-hand
4. Human rights should be integral in the
journey toward the ultimate good.
5. Responding to urgent global challenges
allows setting aside some human rights.

What is right?
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Rights
These are legal, social, or ethical principles of
freedom or entitlement; that is, rights are the
fundamental normative rules about what
is allowed of people or owed to people
according to some legal system, social
convention, or ethical theory.

What are examples of your rights?

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What are human rights?

H - human beings'
U - unequivocal
M - means
A - and privilege that
N - need to be
R- respected
I - in order to
G - gain success for humanity
T - today and tomorrow in relation to
S- Science and Technology
What are human rights?
Human rights are rights inherent to all human
beings, whatever our nationality, place of
residence, sex, national or ethnic origin,
color, religion, language, and the like.

Human rights are the basic rights and

freedoms that belong to every person in the
world, from birth until death.

Do you think human rights are in danger

or at stake in the face of technological
advancement?

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Universal Declaration of
Human Rights
Declared by the UN General Assembly

December 10, 1948

Global standard of fundamental human rights for

universal recognition and protection

Recognition of inherent dignity and of the equal

inalienable rights of all members of the human
family

Foundation of freedom. justice, and peace in the

world

Human dignity- core value of human existence

Why do we need to recognize

and appreciate human dignity?
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 It will pave the way for a just and
progressive society
We are fully human
more free-empowered to make choices
more rational- value and apply the principles
of logic and science in our lives
more loving-ensure that human dignity lies at
the foundation of our endeavors, whether
scientific or not.

Human-based approach
Protecting the well-being and protecting the
dignity of the human person must be at the
core of continued scientific and technological
progress and development.

S. Romi Mukherjee- senior lecturer in Political

Theory and the History of Religions
Paris Institute of Political Studies
Made a proposal of human rights-based
approach to science, technology and
development
Do you think this proposal is link or
related towards attaining
eudaimonia?
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Happy life
Progressive country
Justice and equality –quality life
Key Principles of United
Declaration of Human Rights
1.Universal Declaration of Human Rights
(Article 27)
It affirms everyone's right to participate in and
benefit from scientific advances, and be
protected from scientific misuses.

The right to the benefits of science comes

under the domain of 'culture,' so it is usually
examined from a cultural rights perspective.

2.UNESCO Recommendation of the Status

of Scientific Researchers
all advances in scientific and technological
knowledge should solely be geared towards
the welfare of the global citizens, and
calls upon member states to develop
necessary protocol policies to monitor and
secure this objective.

Countries are asked to show that science

and technology are integrated into
policies that aim to ensure a more humane
and just society.
3. UNESCO Declaration on the Use of Scientific
Knowledge
It states, "Today, more than ever, science and its applications
are indispensable for development.

government and the private sector should provide

enhanced support for building up adequate and evenly
distributed scientific and technological capacity

- appropriate education and research programs as an

indispensable foundation for economic, social,
cultural, and environmentally sound development

It encompasses issues such as pollution-free production,

efficient resources use, biodiversity protection, and brain
drains.

Human rights are integrated into the journey toward

the ultimate good

They should guide humans not only to flourish as

individual members of society but also to assist each
other in flourishing collectively as a society

Human rights are rights to sustainability, as

Mukherjee put it

function as the "golden mean," particularly by

protecting the weak, poor, and vulnerable from
deficiencies and excesses of science and technology
 By imposing upon science and technology
the moral and ethical duty to protect and
uphold human rights, there can be a
more effective and sustainable approach
to bridging the gap between poor and
rich countries on both tangible and
intangible aspects

lead humans to flourish together through

science and technology

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Assignment
Identify the various arguments of William
Nelson Joy on modern technologies (21st
century technology)

Discuss the dangers and implications of these

modern technologies to us and our society