Theory of Knowledge
Theory of Knowledge
13
Chapters
165
Notes
Chapter 1 - Knowledge & The Knower(Core)
Chapter 1 - Knowledge & The Knower(Core)
Chapter 2 - Knowledge & Technology(Optional)
Chapter 2 - Knowledge & Technology(Optional)
Chapter 3 - Knowledge & Language(Optional)
Chapter 3 - Knowledge & Language(Optional)
Chapter 4 - Knowledge & Politics(Optional)
Chapter 4 - Knowledge & Politics(Optional)
Chapter 5 - Knowledge & Religion(Optional)
Chapter 5 - Knowledge & Religion(Optional)
Chapter 6 - Knowledge & Indigenous Societies(Optional)
Chapter 6 - Knowledge & Indigenous Societies(Optional)
Chapter 7 - History(AoK)
Chapter 7 - History(AoK)
Chapter 8 - The Human Sciences(AoK)
Chapter 8 - The Human Sciences(AoK)
Chapter 9 - The Natural Sciences(AoK)
Chapter 9 - The Natural Sciences(AoK)
Chapter 10 - The Arts(AoK)
Chapter 10 - The Arts(AoK)
Chapter 11 - Mathematics(AoK)
Chapter 11 - Mathematics(AoK)
Chapter 12 - ToK Exhibition
Chapter 12 - ToK Exhibition
Chapter 13 - ToK Essay
Chapter 13 - ToK Essay
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Chapter 2 - Knowledge & Technology(Optional)
Theory of Knowledge
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Chapter 2 - Knowledge & Technology(Optional)

Frontier of Knowledge: How Technology Shapes What We Know

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Technology - The augmented lens

Snapshot: We are exploring the powerful role technology plays in expanding our knowledge by enhancing our sensory abilities.

 

Concepts

  • Technology is our magnifying glass. It helps us see the minute and the immense, speeds up or slows down time, reveals invisible connections, and simplifies complex phenomena.
  • This transformative tool not only extends what we know but also alters how we gain knowledge.

Real-World Example: Let's think about Google Maps. By using satellite imagery, it can zoom in to let you see your own house, and zoom out to give you a glimpse of our entire planet. How's that for expanding senses!

Technological toolkits

Snapshot: Each area of knowledge is impacted differently by technology, leading to new methods and tools for producing knowledge.

 

Concepts

  • From ice core drills used in climatology to AI-based mathematical proofs, each field is seeing new advancements.
  • The more we learn through technology, the more we realize how much is still unknown.

Real-World Example: Think about your favorite video game. Game developers use complex algorithms to create those life-like graphics. Now, AI is being used to test and improve gameplay. They've gone from hand-coding to letting machines do the learning!

The black hole challenge

Snapshot: Learn from Katie Bouman's TED Talk about how her team captured the first image of a black hole.

 

Concepts

  • Technological innovations are not just about what we can see but also how we ensure these observations are bias-free and reliable.

Real-World Example: Remember how Snapchat filters recognize and modify your face? Similar imaging technology, but much more advanced, was used to capture the black hole's image. How cool is that!

Technology and experimenter’s regress

Snapshot: The challenge of proving theoretical phenomena using technology is explored here.

 

Concepts

  • How can we be sure the results from technological tools reflect a real phenomenon, especially when the phenomenon hasn't been observed before?

Real-World Example: Ever watched a sci-fi movie with aliens? Filmmakers use CGI to create life-like extraterrestrial beings. But do aliens look like that? We don't know because we've never observed them. It's the same challenge in real-world science!

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Chapter 2 - Knowledge & Technology(Optional)
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Theory of Knowledge

Chapter 2 - Knowledge & Technology(Optional)

Frontier of Knowledge: How Technology Shapes What We Know

Word Count Emoji
561 words
Reading Time Emoji
3 mins read
Updated at Emoji
Last edited on 14th Jun 2024

Table of content

Technology - The augmented lens

Snapshot: We are exploring the powerful role technology plays in expanding our knowledge by enhancing our sensory abilities.

 

Concepts

  • Technology is our magnifying glass. It helps us see the minute and the immense, speeds up or slows down time, reveals invisible connections, and simplifies complex phenomena.
  • This transformative tool not only extends what we know but also alters how we gain knowledge.

Real-World Example: Let's think about Google Maps. By using satellite imagery, it can zoom in to let you see your own house, and zoom out to give you a glimpse of our entire planet. How's that for expanding senses!

Technological toolkits

Snapshot: Each area of knowledge is impacted differently by technology, leading to new methods and tools for producing knowledge.

 

Concepts

  • From ice core drills used in climatology to AI-based mathematical proofs, each field is seeing new advancements.
  • The more we learn through technology, the more we realize how much is still unknown.

Real-World Example: Think about your favorite video game. Game developers use complex algorithms to create those life-like graphics. Now, AI is being used to test and improve gameplay. They've gone from hand-coding to letting machines do the learning!

The black hole challenge

Snapshot: Learn from Katie Bouman's TED Talk about how her team captured the first image of a black hole.

 

Concepts

  • Technological innovations are not just about what we can see but also how we ensure these observations are bias-free and reliable.

Real-World Example: Remember how Snapchat filters recognize and modify your face? Similar imaging technology, but much more advanced, was used to capture the black hole's image. How cool is that!

Technology and experimenter’s regress

Snapshot: The challenge of proving theoretical phenomena using technology is explored here.

 

Concepts

  • How can we be sure the results from technological tools reflect a real phenomenon, especially when the phenomenon hasn't been observed before?

Real-World Example: Ever watched a sci-fi movie with aliens? Filmmakers use CGI to create life-like extraterrestrial beings. But do aliens look like that? We don't know because we've never observed them. It's the same challenge in real-world science!

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