TOK EXHIBITION Object1 : A News Broadcast on Climate Change by a Trusted News Outlet
- Theme: Knowledge and Technology
- Rationale: A news broadcast about climate change from a reputable and trusted media outlet serves as an example of how authority and trustworthiness of the source influence the acceptance of knowledge. The context of receiving complex scientific information from a respected news organization can lend credibility and urgency to the message, affecting public perception and acceptance of the science behind climate change. This contrasts with skepticism often encountered when the same information is presented through less credible sources or polarized media, illustrating the critical role of source credibility in knowledge acceptance.
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TOK EXHIBITION Object 2: Social Media Infographics on Vaccination
- Theme: Knowledge and Technology
- Rationale: Infographics shared on social media platforms about vaccination benefits and risks illustrate how the medium and design of information presentation can affect its reception. The visual appeal, simplicity, and perceived shareability of infographics can enhance message acceptance among audiences that might not engage with more traditional or dense formats of knowledge dissemination. However, the same attributes can also facilitate the spread of misinformation if not carefully fact-checked, highlighting the double-edged sword of social media as a context for knowledge presentation.
TOK EXHIBITION Object 3: A Science Textbook from the 1950s
- Theme: Knowledge and the Knower
- Rationale: An outdated science textbook reflects the historical and cultural context of its time, potentially containing theories and explanations that have since been revised or debunked. The acceptance of knowledge contained within such a textbook is influenced by its age and the evolution of scientific understanding, demonstrating how the context of temporal proximity to current scientific consensus can determine the relevance and accuracy of presented knowledge. It prompts reflection on how scientific knowledge is a product of its time, subject to change as new discoveries are made.
TOK EXHIBITION Object 4: A Religious Text Interpreted by Different Sects
- Theme: Knowledge and Religion
- Rationale: The interpretation of a religious text by different sects within the same faith tradition exemplifies how the context of religious and cultural perspective shapes the acceptance or rejection of specific doctrines or teachings. The same passages can be embraced, contested, or interpreted in radically different ways, depending on theological perspectives, highlighting how the context of interpretation within diverse religious communities influences the reception of spiritual knowledge.
TOK EXHIBITION Object 5: A Workshop Manual for an Obsolete Technology
- Theme: Knowledge and Technology
- Rationale: A manual for operating or repairing a technology that has become obsolete (e.g., a typewriter) showcases how the practical applicability of knowledge affects its acceptance. As technology advances, knowledge that once held significant practical value can become less relevant or even disregarded, emphasizing how the context of technological evolution and current utility influences the perpetuation or obsolescence of certain types of knowledge.
