Knowledge and

technology (2)
THEORY OF KNOWLEDGE
Review of previous lesson
In the previous lesson we explored
• Technology’s impact on our access to information.
• The reliability of knowledge provided by technology
Focus
In this lesson you will explore
• The impact of artificial intelligence on knowledge and
knowing
• Ethical issues surrounding emerging technologies
Introduction
Artificial intelligence has evolved over the years. It is being
used in several industries to support what humans do.
From diagnostic systems, smart cars, voice recognition
systems, etc AI is providing knowledge to assist humans take
decisions and also perform tasks.
With the reliance on AI, we are going to explore how it
impacts knowledge and the related ethical implications.
Artificial intelligence - resources
Watch the video – meet Sophia
https://youtu.be/78-1MlkxyqI

Read the article – AI article

https://www.vox.com/2016/6/13/11896166/self-driving-car
s-ethics

* Resources are also located in today’s playlist.

Knowledge Questions for discussions
In your groups answer these questions:
1. Does technology allow knowledge to reside outside of
human knowers?
2. Is artificial intelligence restricted to processing
information or can it also allow machines to acquire
knowledge?
3. How might technology exacerbate or mitigate unequal
access, and divides in our access, to knowledge?
References
International Baccalaureate Organization (2020). Diploma
programme : theory of knowledge : guide : first examinations
2020. Cardiff ; New York: International Baccalaureate Organization.

‌Kognity (2020). App | Kognity. [online] app.kognity.com. Available

at: https://app.kognity.com/schoolstaff/app/ibdp-theory-of-
knowledge/book/optional-themes/knowledge-and-technology/
the-big-picture/?class=104937&source=Table%20of%20contents/
[Accessed 22 Oct. 2020].