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The Renaissance

Epochs of Change

Overview The Renaissance refers to a period of cultural, intellectual, and artistic transformatio...

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Copernican Revolution

Epochs of Change

The Copernican Revolution wasn't a quick event, but a gradual shift in thought that dramatically ...

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The Enlightenment

Epochs of Change

The Enlightenment (c. 1650 – 1780), also known as the Age of Reason, was an influential intellect...

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Scientific Revolution

Epochs of Change

Overview The Scientific Revolution refers to a period of profound transformation in scientific th...

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Straw Man Argument

Critical Thinking

Overview A straw man argument occurs when someone misrepresents another person's viewpoint, often...

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Functional Fixedness

Critical Thinking

Definition Functional fixedness is a cognitive bias where people tend to see objects or ideas onl...

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Social Cohesion

Social Organization Social Structure

Definition Social cohesion refers to the degree of unity, solidarity, and sense of belonging amon...

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Collective Conscience

Social Organization Social Structure

Definition Collective Conscience (also called collective consciousness) refers to the shared beli...

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Social Constructionism

Sociological Paradigms and Perspectives...

Overview Social Constructionism is a theoretical framework that emphasizes how societal norms, va...

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Epistemic Fragmentation

Social Organization Social Structure

Overview Epistemic fragmentation refers to the breakdown of a shared consensus regarding truth, e...

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Algorithmic Curation

Technology and The Human Experience

Overview Algorithmic curation refers to the process of using computer algorithms to sort, filter,...

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Digital Panopticon

Technology and The Human Experience

Overview You may have recently walked into a grocery store and noticing security cameras in every...

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Technological Determinism

Technology and The Human Experience

Definition The theory that technological innovation is the primary driver of social and cultural ...

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Technological Somnambulism

Technology and The Human Experience

Overview At some point, you may have found yourself scrolling through your phone for an hour, onl...

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Algorithmic Governance

Technology and The Human Experience

Overview Imagine you are applying for a credit card, looking for a new job online, or even just s...

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Digital Authoritarianism

Economy and Systems of Power

Overview Digital authoritarianism refers to the use of digital technology by governments to contr...

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Panopticism

Economy and Systems of Power

Overview Panopticism is a concept that revolves around the idea of constant surveillance and its ...

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Digital Identity

Technology and The Human Experience

Definition Digital identity refers to the representation of a person, organization, or system onl...

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Post Humanism

Technology and The Human Experience

Overview Consider the last time you used a GPS to navigate a new city or checked a smartwatch to ...

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Technostress

Technology and The Human Experience

Definition Technostress refers to the stress or anxiety caused by the excessive use of technology...

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