How does technology shape our lives and the world we live in? Learn to understand the role of modern technology in our society from a philosophical perspective.
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Use philosophy to understand the role of technology in our society.
Any part of our lives today – work, recreation, learning, communication, or travel - relies on technology. Any major institution – the state or government, economy, education, and religion – is increasingly dependent on technology, too. The Master’s in Philosophy of Science, Technology & Society at the University of Twente teaches you to analyse the benefits as well as dangers of modern technology such as global environmental problems from a philosophical standpoint. If you want to understand the interplay between science, technology, and society and you have a Bachelor’s in Natural or Engineering Sciences, Social Sciences, Philosophy, or another relevant discipline, this Master’s is a good fit for you.
How should we think about autonomous robots that make their own decisions, and what could their use mean for society and for our understanding of autonomy? How can we address privacy concerns over location tracking apps? What are the ethical implications of using artificial intelligence to detect crime? You will learn to take a distinct philosophical approach to answer these and similar questions related to global challenges in today’s technologised world.
This Master’s is for any student with a background in engineering, philosophy, or social sciences who would like to take a philosophical approach to understand the impact of modern technology on society. The Master’s prepares you to examine emerging technologies so that you can help businesses and policymakers improve research and technological development. For example, how can governments become more accountable for the privacy of personal data automation processes?
The unique combined perspective on philosophy, science, technology, and society will help you understand the complex interrelations between modern technologies and their impact on society. As you will be learning and working together with an international mix of philosophers, engineers, and social scientists, you will gain valuable hands-on experience that you can apply to your career in policy making, consultancy, or research.
All over the world, in almost every industrial sector or societal domain, there is a growing need for experts who can examine, evaluate, and improve the ways in which technology and society interact. Completing the Master’s in Philosophy of Science, Technology & Society opens various career doors to you: you can become a government consultant, a concept and project developer at an independent research institution, a technical leader in cybersecurity risk management, or a business developer at an insurance company, among others.
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