TOK Exhibition Examples

TOK EXHIBITION Object 1: A “Do Not Track” Browser Extension

Theme: Knowledge and the Knower
Rationale: This extension, which allows users to prevent websites from tracking their online activities, encapsulates the implications of possessing knowledge about internet privacy. It serves as a prompt for students to discuss the empowerment that comes with understanding digital privacy rights and the potential vulnerabilities associated with a lack of this knowledge. This object encourages reflection on how knowledge, or its absence, can impact an individual’s autonomy, safety, and the ethical considerations of online behaviour and consent.

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TOK EXHIBITION Object 2: An Algorithm Code for Content Recommendation Systems

Theme: Knowledge and Technology
Rationale: Content recommendation algorithms, like those used by streaming services or social media platforms, exemplify the technological organization of knowledge and its impact on individual consumption patterns. Students can explore how algorithms analyse user data to classify and recommend content, reflecting on how such systems might create echo chambers or filter bubbles that affect what we know and perceive about the world. This object encourages a TOK analysis of the relationship between technology, knowledge organization, and the shaping of personal and collective knowledge landscapes.

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TOK EXHIBITION Object 3: A World Map Centred on the Pacific Ocean

Theme: Knowledge and Indigenous Societies
Rationale: Traditionally, world maps are often Eurocentric, but this Pacific-centred map challenges conventional geographical perspectives and invites students to consider how different ways of organizing geographical knowledge can influence our understanding of the world. It raises TOK questions about the impact of cultural viewpoints on knowledge classification, especially in how we conceptualize space, territory, and cultural significance. This object encourages reflection on the diverse ways knowledge can be structured and the implications for cross-cultural understanding and knowledge inclusivity.

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TOK EXHIBITION Object 4: Object: A Social Media Newsfeed Algorithm Description

Theme: Knowledge and Technology
Rationale: The algorithm that dictates the organisation and display of posts in a social media newsfeed exemplifies how digital platforms classify and prioritise knowledge. This description can illuminate the impact of technological filters on our access to information and how we come to know the world around us. It challenges students to consider how algorithms reflect and reinforce certain perspectives, potentially shaping our understanding based on engagement metrics rather than balanced or comprehensive views. This discussion encourages students to reflect on the ways technology mediates our interaction with knowledge and the implications for individual and collective understanding in a digitally connected era.

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TOK EXHIBITION Object 5: A Personal Health Tracking App Interface

Theme: Knowledge and Technology
Rationale: Health tracking apps organise and classify personal health data in ways that influence users’ perceptions of their well-being and health knowledge. This object invites a TOK discussion on how the classification of health metrics (like steps walked, calories consumed, and sleep quality) shapes our understanding of health and influences decision-making. It prompts reflection on the implications of quantifying and categorising personal health information through technology, exploring the benefits and limitations of such knowledge organisation for individual well-being.