This week's topic concerns technological determinism. Technological determinism is a theory that assumes that a society's technology determines the development of its social structure and cultural values. In other words, it suggests that technology drives social change and can even alter the way we conduct our lives, our behaviors, and our thinking.

In contrast to technological determinism, social determinismLinks to an external site. or social constructivism argues that society and human social interactions actually shape and determine the path of technological advancement. It holds that technologies are socially constructed and that society influences what technologies are accepted, how they are used, and how they evolve.

In the context of ChatGPT, which is the most recent advancement in the AI field, which determinism do you lean towards? Specifically, I am asking you to do three things.

1. What is technological determinism? Please watch the lecture video and explain it in your own language.

2. What is social determinism? Please read through the link above or refer to any other materials if you want and explain it in your own language.

3. In terms of ChatGPT, which determinism do you lean towards? Instead of simply saying "technological determinism" or "social determinism", please explain why in your own language.