Baltazar, Kenneth John D.

GED104 – A83

Module 2 Lesson 2 Task Compilation 1 (TC 1)

Exercise 1: Reading Comprehension Task (p.87)

1. De-development may appear negative at first glance, but once you understand what Hickel
means by this concept, you will see that it isn't as bad as it appears. Rich-country de-
development entails slowing their growth while remaining progressive, so that they do not

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2. Standard planning frameworks are concerned with improving people's lives at the most basic
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levels of society and motivating them to "bridge the gap" by supporting and launching new
projects. The 'de-developing' growth framework, on the other hand, is about providing
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substitutes in terms of consumption and the quality of people's lives in order to 'capture' the
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3. Rich countries, according to Hickel, can de-develop by reassessing their consumption and
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subjecting it to much more controllable measures without jeopardizing their happiness in the
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process. Rich countries prioritize quantity over quality, and because overconsumption occurs,
so does overproduction, which accumulates vast amounts of resources.
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4. Hickel smirked at these experts because they used phrases like "de-growth," "zero growth,"
and "de-development," which provide a pessimistic view of a region's success. These words,
according to him, are effective in neutralizing someone who is not yet on board with the path
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of change.

5. I believe Hickel explained de-development in his article in a very clear manner. He

emphasized that de-development still prioritizes growth, but in a much more sustainable

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 manner, given the world's limited resources. And as rich countries manage their growth in a
slow but steady manner.

Exercise 2: Personal Consumption Audit (p. 89)

My Personal Consumption Audit

Product/Food Average daily, No. of hours/day I Impact of this “de-
weekly, or monthly reduce/ do away with developing” on my
amount consumed everyday living

Watching series or 12 episodes of 24 6 episodes of 24 mins By limiting the

movie mins (1 season)/day number of episodes, I

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Video Games 8 hours/day 2 hours/day Less gaming means
more time to engage
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Coffee 2 cups/day 1 cup/day By consuming less

coffee per day, I may
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and become less

reliant on caffeine.
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Food consumption 3 times/day 2 times/day By limiting the

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daily, I was able to
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a healthy body and

eating a balanced
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Sleep Eight (8) hours/day Five-Eight (5-8) I will change my

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Assignment 6: Documentary Analysis (p. 93)

1. The idea that the development of science can be corrupted by the influence of people who
want to use it for something evil and unethical influenced Lewis to be a skeptic and critic of
scientism. He was not opposed to science; rather, he saw it as something that the world
desperately needed because technological advancements could lead to a better future. However,
it is being used for corrupt purposes once more.

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2. 2.1 Science as religion, science can be awe-inspiring. Lewis saw it as the magician's twin

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because it persuades people that humanity can finally accomplish what was previously thought to

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2.2 Science as credulity, skepticism is indirectly promoted by science. Because it is done
empirically, people regard it as far from gullibility. As a result, they have a high level of trust in
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scientific authorities. People's perceptions of Freudianism and evolutionism are two examples.
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2.3 Science as power, modern scientific advances have enabled us to accomplish what was
previously thought to be impossible. It was even devoted to gaining power in this world. Science
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is a very powerful tool for achieving your goals, and people use it to dangerous levels.
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3. In comparison to magic, science is real, as are its effects on the entire world. According to
Lewis, modern science can reach heights that defy ethical constraints. It has the potential to
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manipulate a large number of people depending on how it is used.

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4. He was concerned that scientocracy would cause scientists to become overly enamored with
their authority by glorifying themselves, and that they would later aspire for political power in
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order to climb the hierarchy using science. The concept of scientocracy allows science to control
all aspects of society such as politics, media, and so on, whereas scientism believes that
everything can be solved or achieved through science.

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 5. The documentary stated unequivocally that science is good, but not in all aspects, particularly
when it is abused. Because scientism asserts that science can solve everything while also
acknowledging that science can be destructive, it may pose a threat to humans in the future
because scientism can be used for personal gain and corrupt actions.

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