THE IDEA OF PROGRESS
1. Read the definitions and fill in the gaps with suitable words.
PROGRESS
1. Forward movement, as toward a goal . Advance . Development . Increase / growth =
=======>> Quantity
2. Gradual betterment . Steady / Progressive improvement of society / civilization / humankind.
=======>> Quality
2. Brainstorming: Here is a list of questions you must ask yourself about the notion. Complete the blanks.
What type of progress?
technological / scientific / social / cultural / artistic / economic / educational / medical / ecological / environmental / political / nutritionnal (...)
Who are the people concerned?
individuals / companies / governments / politicians / students / scientists / artists / asiosiations / NGO / charities / trade unions / labor unions / religious authorities / teachers /(...)
Which period of time is concerned?
the past / the present / the future/ utopia / uchronia / dystopia (...)
What is at stake?
medical issues / physical performances / technical advances / innovations / dehumanization / domination / environmental issues / animal rights / place of woman in society / race relations / social inequalities / economic opportunities / globalization / oppening / global warming / work / (...)
What are the advantages and disadvantages (= drawbacks) / the pros and cons / the upside and downside?
Some progresses might be very advantageous for us as human beings like technology progresses but it might also go against of ecologic progresses for example, and impact it in a negative way.
Some progresses might be very advantageous for us as human beings like technology progresses but it might also go against of ecologic progresses for example, and impact it in a negative way.
Is it profitable (= advantageous / positive ) or is it potentially dangerous ( unsafe / nagative )
for human beings? Why?
I think that it is not potentionaly dangerous for human beings but for our environment it sure will be. We only make progresses in a way to make people's life better so everything is going to be alright for us but everything we do is for our own comfort but it actually distroy the planet itself.
I think that it is not potentionaly dangerous for human beings but for our environment it sure will be. We only make progresses in a way to make people's life better so everything is going to be alright for us but everything we do is for our own comfort but it actually distroy the planet itself.
Is the impact positive or negative? For whom?
The impact is positive for us but negative for the planet itself.
Can we afford to reject progress or can’t we do without it (nowadays & in future)?
If we stopped progress now lots of search work would deasapear and it would create lots of troubles in our society so I don't think we can stop it.
If we stopped progress now lots of search work would deasapear and it would create lots of troubles in our society so I don't think we can stop it.
Can’t we improve on the idea of progress commonly accepted in our modern world and consumer society? If so, how?
3. Build up your vocabulary
Complete the grid during the school-year with words and phrases suitable for the notion
UPSIDE / THE PROS
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TYPES OF PROGRESS
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DOWNSIDE / THE CONS
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Enable people to work more efficiently / improve our living standard / ...
| Technological progress |
Cut people off from the real world / lose touch with nature / ...
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Increase the knowledge of the world / discover new materials / ...
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Scientific progress
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Raise ethical issues / create new inequalities / ...
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Upgrade education / reduce gender and racial discrimination / ...
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Social progress
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Lose traditional values / disrupt conservative lifestyles / ...
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OK Kéliane. A pity you did not answer the last question though.
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