TOK EXHIBITION Object 1: Data Privacy Agreement for a Genetic Testing Company
- Theme: Knowledge and Technology
- Rationale: The data privacy agreement provided by genetic testing services to their customers highlights the ethical obligations associated with possessing sensitive genetic information. This document exemplifies the duty to protect individuals’ privacy and handle such personal knowledge with care, emphasizing the responsibilities that come with acquiring and managing genetic data. It reflects on the broader ethical considerations in the realm of biotechnology and personal health information, where advancements in knowledge necessitate stringent ethical standards to safeguard individual rights and well-being.
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TOK EXHIBITION Object 2: A Whistleblower’s Leaked Document on Environmental Violations
- Theme: Knowledge and Technology
- Rationale: The act of whistleblowing, especially involving the leak of documents that reveal environmental violations by a corporation, demonstrates the ethical obligations felt by individuals who possess knowledge of wrongdoing. This object shows how knowledge of harmful practices or dangers to public health and the environment can compel individuals to take action, often at great personal risk, to inform the public or authorities. It reflects on the ethical dilemmas faced by those who, through their professional or insider status, acquire knowledge that has significant implications for societal welfare.