Chapter 12 - ToK Exhibition
Deciphering Doubt: The Intricate Dance Of Deception & Detection
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Introduction
Before we delve into our exciting journey, remember we're discussing Theory of Knowledge (ToK) in the context of the International Baccalaureate (IB) program. Now, let's imagine we're curators at an exhibition. Our task? To create a meaningful narrative through the careful selection and interpretation of objects. We're going to link these objects to a specific prompt: "On what grounds might we doubt a claim?" Interesting, right? Stick with me, and we'll unravel the magic of objects, doubt, and knowledge!
The concept of doubt
Our starting point is understanding doubt - the uncertainty or lack of conviction about a claim's truth. Now, imagine doubt as a gigantic, multi-faced monster (no need to worry, it's a friendly monster!). Each face represents a different cause for doubt. We'll explore this through three objects: a forged medieval painting, a deepfake video screenshot, and a politician's tweet.
The forged medieval painting
Picture this: a medieval miniature painting depicting Muslim scientists at work, but here's the twist - it's fake. You may ask, why a fake painting? That's the beauty of it! A counterfeit object beautifully showcases our first face of doubt: the necessity of background knowledge to verify a claim.
Just like Sherlock Holmes, you'll need a keen eye and knowledge of art history or science to spot these inconsistencies, like the use of anachronistic pigments or historically incorrect clothing. These "historical hiccups" cast doubt on the painting's authenticity. It's like ordering a veggie burger and finding a hint of chicken - it immediately makes you question the "veggie" claim!
The deepfake video screenshot
Our second object takes us into the realm of technology. Deepfakes are videos manipulated using artificial intelligence to make it look like someone is doing or saying something they didn't. This object throws light on the limitations of our intuition. Just as you can't always trust a video just because it looks real, you shouldn't trust the "cookie jar is empty" claim just because your younger sibling tells you with a poker face. You might need to investigate yourself to verify the claim!
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Chapter 12 - ToK Exhibition
Deciphering Doubt: The Intricate Dance Of Deception & Detection
Table of content
Introduction
Before we delve into our exciting journey, remember we're discussing Theory of Knowledge (ToK) in the context of the International Baccalaureate (IB) program. Now, let's imagine we're curators at an exhibition. Our task? To create a meaningful narrative through the careful selection and interpretation of objects. We're going to link these objects to a specific prompt: "On what grounds might we doubt a claim?" Interesting, right? Stick with me, and we'll unravel the magic of objects, doubt, and knowledge!
The concept of doubt
Our starting point is understanding doubt - the uncertainty or lack of conviction about a claim's truth. Now, imagine doubt as a gigantic, multi-faced monster (no need to worry, it's a friendly monster!). Each face represents a different cause for doubt. We'll explore this through three objects: a forged medieval painting, a deepfake video screenshot, and a politician's tweet.
The forged medieval painting
Picture this: a medieval miniature painting depicting Muslim scientists at work, but here's the twist - it's fake. You may ask, why a fake painting? That's the beauty of it! A counterfeit object beautifully showcases our first face of doubt: the necessity of background knowledge to verify a claim.
Just like Sherlock Holmes, you'll need a keen eye and knowledge of art history or science to spot these inconsistencies, like the use of anachronistic pigments or historically incorrect clothing. These "historical hiccups" cast doubt on the painting's authenticity. It's like ordering a veggie burger and finding a hint of chicken - it immediately makes you question the "veggie" claim!
The deepfake video screenshot
Our second object takes us into the realm of technology. Deepfakes are videos manipulated using artificial intelligence to make it look like someone is doing or saying something they didn't. This object throws light on the limitations of our intuition. Just as you can't always trust a video just because it looks real, you shouldn't trust the "cookie jar is empty" claim just because your younger sibling tells you with a poker face. You might need to investigate yourself to verify the claim!
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