Problem
We live in the world where science and technology are the forefront of ever changing society. Advances and continuous technological growth are the results of intensified application of scientific knowledge to deliver progress in the society. The rise of information technologies has made global communications possible. The introduction of gene therapy, stem cells and cloning has improved the medical and health sectors. Nanotechnology and robotics made industries flourished. Economic growth and global standing were achieved through innovations. Scientific applications continuously provide convenience to human lives. All these and more completes the story of changes, innovations, and progress which impacts the ethical and moral preference of human in the modern society. Yet, these progress become problematic because of the ethical or even legal concerns. Examples are debates on whether human embryo (right to live) is being sacrifice or not in the process of cloning; will the creation of artificial intelligence (AI)-smarter than-human intelligence conserves the functionality of human nature does not: does mining support the nation's economic development and labor employment or degradation of environment and human rights infringement?
Indeed, progress is inevitable so as the desire of human to flourish. As scientific and technological developments increasingly plays significantly to human lives, cudemonistic orientation of happiness or end. What kind of virtues were offered by these scientific progress? For the common good or self-directed? Do they promote well-being? Should the ethical and moral aspects of human being be changed to be at par with progress and attain human flourishing?
Answer the following :
A. In the above words , explain what is all about?
B. Explain the above meaning of "science and technology and human flourishing"? Cite some concrete examples.
C. What is the significance "science and technology and human flourishing?"
D. What is the role of "science and technology and human flourishing"?
E. Relating to "science and technology and human flourishing" explain the picture above.