Philosophy and technology: Practice Questions

In the context of 'Philosophy and contemporary issues', which ethical approach primarily argues that moral consideration should be extended to all living things regardless of their capacity for rational thought?

When examining the philosophical implications of 'Big Data', which concept best describes the potential loss of individual agency resulting from predictive algorithms?

Shoshana Zuboff’s concept of 'Surveillance Capitalism' argues that contemporary digital platforms treat human experience as 'free raw material' for which process?

When examining the 'post-truth' era within contemporary philosophical discourse, what does the 'epistemic crisis' primarily refer to?

In contemporary debates on the ethics of 'deepfakes', which philosophical concept is most frequently invoked to argue against the non-consensual creation of synthetic media?

In the context of the environment, distinguish between 'anthropocentric' and 'biocentric' ethical frameworks when addressing climate change.

Analyze the tension between individual privacy rights and collective security in the age of 'surveillance capitalism' using a utilitarian framework.

Explain how the concept of 'technological determinism' affects the philosophical debate regarding human agency in the 21st century.

The increasing integration of technology into human life, particularly through advanced forms of artificial intelligence and genetic enhancement, raises profound ethical and ontological questions.

a) Consider the philosophical implications of transhumanism, particularly its aim to fundamentally alter and improve the human condition through technological means. Discuss both the potential benefits and significant ethical concerns associated with such endeavors, referencing concepts like human dignity or the natural limits of human existence.

b) Evaluate whether the pursuit of radical life extension or enhanced cognitive abilities via technology fundamentally changes what it means to be "human," or if these advancements merely represent a continuation of human development.