TOK EXHIBITION Object 1: A Peer-Reviewed Research Article on Climate Change
- Theme: Knowledge and Technology
- Rationale: A peer-reviewed article on climate change, published in a reputable scientific journal, serves as an exemplar of rigorous justification in the scientific community. The process of peer review itself, requiring scrutiny by multiple experts in the field, ensures that claims made within the article are supported by empirical evidence, methodological soundness, and logical reasoning. This object highlights the importance of consensus, reproducibility, and transparency in justifying scientific claims, emphasizing the role of peer review in maintaining the integrity of scientific knowledge.
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TOK EXHIBITION Object 2: Supreme Court Decision on Digital Privacy Rights
- Theme: Knowledge and Technology
- Rationale: A landmark Supreme Court decision that addresses digital privacy rights, such as the case of Carpenter v. United States, can serve to illustrate the complex issues at the intersection of law, technology, and individual freedoms. This decision, which required law enforcement to obtain a warrant before accessing cell phone records, highlights how advancements in technology necessitate reevaluation and justification of legal principles in the modern age. It reflects on how legal claims, especially those concerning privacy and surveillance in the digital realm, are justified through a rigorous examination of constitutional rights, technological capabilities, and societal values, thereby fitting into the Knowledge and Technology theme by exploring the ethical implications of technology on privacy and individual rights.
TOK EXHIBITION Object 3: An Encyclopedia of Logical Fallacies
- Theme: Knowledge and Language
- Rationale: This encyclopedia, detailing various logical fallacies, serves as a tool for understanding what does not constitute a good justification for a claim. By identifying common errors in reasoning, such as ad hominem attacks, straw man arguments, and false dilemmas, the encyclopedia provides a foundation for critically assessing the strength of arguments and the validity of justifications. It underscores the importance of logical consistency, evidence-based reasoning, and the avoidance of fallacious thinking in constructing sound justifications.
TOK EXHIBITION Object 4: User Data Privacy Policy of a Major Social Media Platform
- Theme: Knowledge and Technology
- Rationale: The privacy policy of a social media company, detailing how user data is collected, used, and protected, represents the attempt to justify the company’s practices to users and regulators. This document exemplifies how justification in the context of technology and data ethics involves balancing corporate interests with user rights and societal norms. It prompts discussion on the adequacy of such justifications in addressing privacy concerns, highlighting the role of transparency, accountability, and ethical considerations in justifying business practices in the digital age.
TOK EXHIBITION Object 5: A Fact-Checking Report on a Politician’s Statement
- Theme: Knowledge and Language
- Rationale: Fact-checking reports play a crucial role in the political landscape by evaluating the accuracy of public statements and providing evidence-based assessments of their veracity. Such reports demonstrate how justification in the public and political sphere relies on evidence, source credibility, and logical analysis to assess the truthfulness of claims. This object emphasizes the importance of critical scrutiny, evidence hierarchy, and the commitment to factual accuracy in justifying claims within public discourse.
