The social, economic and political impacts of the Industrial Revolution

1 Develop a sound thesis that analyzes the social, economic and political impacts of the Industrial Revolution? How did it change the way people veorked, what they valued and how they survived compared to previous Hunter Gatherer and Agriculture societies? Be sure to use specific examples from the lecture to support your arguments. Minimum length is four pages (about 1000 words), maximum length is six pages (about 1500 words). Essay # 2 Imagine Larry. Larry is a biochemist who badly needs work. A friend of his who veorks for a chemical weapons manufacturer says there is a job that he could have. Larry knows that these chemical weapons will be used in wars and cause death and great suffering. He also knows that if he doesn’t take the job his family will fall on hard times. His friend says, “look Larry, there are three other people who want this job so if you don’t take it someone else will”. Should Larry take the job or refuse? What is the morally correct thing for Larry to do? In this essay you must do present a plausible sound moral argument (one that references principles and facts) either for or against Larry taking the job. Explain the premise of your argument so that a college student not in this class would understand it. Also, present a plausible objection to the argument and counter that objection by demonstrating that the plausible argument is fiaveed thereby strengthening your original argument. Minimum length is two pages (about 500 words), maximum length is 4 pages (about 1000 words).COURSE DESCRIPTION: An introduction to the relationship of economic, political, and social contexts to technological developments with a focus on human values. This is not a course in science, but a course about the relationships between science and society and about the social issues that arise from the advancement of science and technology. The main goal of this course is to provide you with the critical thinking skills to make rational ethical decisions concerning emerging technologies. Much of the class is a conversation in which we learn from each other. Asking questions, discussing the material and arguing (politely) also helps you understand the material and helps you develop the tools and skills that will be useful for your papers, your exams, and life in general. Finally, approach the material with an open mind. If you are not prepared to consider the possibility that, say, your current view on the moral status of genetically modified foods is incorrect, then you will most likely find this course very challenging.