745-830 (essay research) 830-930 read through this doc 930-1020/ 1020-1040 content book
1040-11 skills
Question: 3
Question: 4
Question: Does modern technology satisfy our wants rather than our needs? 4
Question: Consider the view that new technologies create more problems than benefits for
society. 5
Question: Consider the view that activism is more noise than substance 6
“Artificial intelligence enhances our lives” to what extent do you agree with this view 7
Question: Do you agree that only athletes who can win deserve our support? 9
Question: longer life expectancy creates more problems than benefits 10
Question: a governments responsibility should be its citizen, not foreigners 11
Question: considering the money involved, should developing countries be allowed to host major
sporting events. 12
Question: do you agree that technology offers the best solution to the problems of the modern
world 13
Question: to what extent are people judged more by their physical appearance rather than their
abilities 14
Question: individuals achieve sporting success not nations 15
Question: Science and ethics are like oil and water. Discuss. 17
Qn 2. Do the arts have the ability to bring about change in society? 18
Qn 4. Consider the argument that the world would be a better place if people put their faith in
science rather than in religion. 19
Q2: Is innovation always desirable 21
Qn 3: Does the media promote a culture of fear in the world today? 22
Qn 7: Examine the view that fashion and fashion industry should be regulated 23
Modern technology owes ecology an apology (simple polarity) 24
How far in your society should unpopular views be open to discussion. 27
Singapore content 30
Topic: environment 30
Topic: influencers 30
Topic: sports 31
,Topic: tourism 31
Topic: socially responsible 32
Westernised, socially liberal youth 33
Singapore’s ruthlessly pragmatic nature 33
leisure and rest are simply not prioritised. 33
Singapore has a large socio-economic gap 33
Singaporeans are selfish 34
Mental health being neglected 34
robust economy 34
External organisations step in in Singapore to address issues as well 35
Elitism in Singapore 35
law-abiding/obedient 35
workaholic culture 35
“kiasu” or afraid-to-lose attitudes 35
low birth rate 35
limited freedom of speech 36
the garden city 36
hawker culture 36
, Question:
C
A
T
Intro
BP 1 —
BP 2 –
BP 3 –
BP 4 –
- Carmen Callil founded Virago Press in 1973 she decided that it would publish only books by
women.
- Boones and banes
- Lauded praise
- Criticised any dissidents
- Proponents
- Staunch advocates – loyal
- Critics
- Behemoths – huge eg google apple etc
- While alluring in short fails to address the long term problems
, Question:
C
A
T
Intro
BP 1 —
BP 2 –
BP 3 –
BP 4 –
Question: Does modern technology satisfy our wants rather than our needs?
C Wants - desires, not functional, greed, unnecessary
Needs - necessary, important food and water
Modern technology – AI, robots, IOT
MASLOWS HIERARCHY OF NEEDS –physiological needs, personal safety, social affiliation,
self-esteem and self-actualization
A Satisfy – fulfill
T Double factor
Intro
Modern technology satisfy our needs rather than wants when
BP 1 —it makes PERSONAL basic - The green revolution doubled rice production in third world country from india to
necessities more accessible china
-
BP 2 – it addresses GLOBAL needs
Modern technology satisfy our wants rather than our needs
BP 3 –
BP 4 –
1040-11 skills
Question: 3
Question: 4
Question: Does modern technology satisfy our wants rather than our needs? 4
Question: Consider the view that new technologies create more problems than benefits for
society. 5
Question: Consider the view that activism is more noise than substance 6
“Artificial intelligence enhances our lives” to what extent do you agree with this view 7
Question: Do you agree that only athletes who can win deserve our support? 9
Question: longer life expectancy creates more problems than benefits 10
Question: a governments responsibility should be its citizen, not foreigners 11
Question: considering the money involved, should developing countries be allowed to host major
sporting events. 12
Question: do you agree that technology offers the best solution to the problems of the modern
world 13
Question: to what extent are people judged more by their physical appearance rather than their
abilities 14
Question: individuals achieve sporting success not nations 15
Question: Science and ethics are like oil and water. Discuss. 17
Qn 2. Do the arts have the ability to bring about change in society? 18
Qn 4. Consider the argument that the world would be a better place if people put their faith in
science rather than in religion. 19
Q2: Is innovation always desirable 21
Qn 3: Does the media promote a culture of fear in the world today? 22
Qn 7: Examine the view that fashion and fashion industry should be regulated 23
Modern technology owes ecology an apology (simple polarity) 24
How far in your society should unpopular views be open to discussion. 27
Singapore content 30
Topic: environment 30
Topic: influencers 30
Topic: sports 31
,Topic: tourism 31
Topic: socially responsible 32
Westernised, socially liberal youth 33
Singapore’s ruthlessly pragmatic nature 33
leisure and rest are simply not prioritised. 33
Singapore has a large socio-economic gap 33
Singaporeans are selfish 34
Mental health being neglected 34
robust economy 34
External organisations step in in Singapore to address issues as well 35
Elitism in Singapore 35
law-abiding/obedient 35
workaholic culture 35
“kiasu” or afraid-to-lose attitudes 35
low birth rate 35
limited freedom of speech 36
the garden city 36
hawker culture 36
, Question:
C
A
T
Intro
BP 1 —
BP 2 –
BP 3 –
BP 4 –
- Carmen Callil founded Virago Press in 1973 she decided that it would publish only books by
women.
- Boones and banes
- Lauded praise
- Criticised any dissidents
- Proponents
- Staunch advocates – loyal
- Critics
- Behemoths – huge eg google apple etc
- While alluring in short fails to address the long term problems
, Question:
C
A
T
Intro
BP 1 —
BP 2 –
BP 3 –
BP 4 –
Question: Does modern technology satisfy our wants rather than our needs?
C Wants - desires, not functional, greed, unnecessary
Needs - necessary, important food and water
Modern technology – AI, robots, IOT
MASLOWS HIERARCHY OF NEEDS –physiological needs, personal safety, social affiliation,
self-esteem and self-actualization
A Satisfy – fulfill
T Double factor
Intro
Modern technology satisfy our needs rather than wants when
BP 1 —it makes PERSONAL basic - The green revolution doubled rice production in third world country from india to
necessities more accessible china
-
BP 2 – it addresses GLOBAL needs
Modern technology satisfy our wants rather than our needs
BP 3 –
BP 4 –
