GP Paper 1 Content Knowledge and Evaluative Strategies [2022]

 

Part 1: Impact of Science and Technology [General]

  1. ‘Despite all the technological or medical advancements that we have made, we have not created a better world for mankind.’ Do you agree? [NJC 2015]
  2. Is it foolish to be wary of scientific progress? [RI 2015]
  3. ‘People, not technology, must solve mankind’s problems.’ Is this a fair comment? [MJC 2015]
  4. To what extent does technology complicate rather than simplify our lives? [TJC 2016]
  5. ‘Despite our rapid technological advancements, we have not improved our lives.’ Do you agree? [CJC 2016]The idea that science and technology will solve our problems is a delusion.’ Discuss [RI 2017]
  6. Are machines making humans obsolete? [RI 2017]
  7. ‘How worried should we be that recent advances in science and technology are creating new challenges and worsening old problems? [HCL 2017]
  8. ‘Interesting and current developments in science and technology are only enjoyed by the few who can afford them.’ Discuss. [DHS 2017]
  9. Assess the view that new technologies create more problems than benefits for your society. [MJC 2017]
  10. Consider the view that science solves all problems. [ACJC 2019]
  11. How far has technology made our lives more fulfilling? [DHS 2019]
  12. Discuss the view that science and technology is key to your society’s success. [YIJC 2019]
  13. How far can scientific or technological developments be a solution to global problems? [RI 2019]
  14. Why worry about what technological advancement may do to us when we can just enjoy what it can do for us? [HCI 2019]
  15. “The digital economy brings about more problems than opportunities.” Discuss. [JPJC 2020]
  16. To what extent do you agree that the internet has made it difficult for us to care about anything for long? [RJC 2020]
  17. “In today’s world, only scientific research with practical value is worth funding.” Discuss. [RJC 2020]
  18. ‘The adoption of online trade has made traditional businesses irrelevant in this digital age.’ How far is this true of your society? [CJC 2021]
  19. Has modern technology made people more vulnerable to exploitation? [VJC 2020]
  20. Is modern technology a benefit or a threat to democracy? [A Levels 2021]
  21. We have placed too much faith in science and technology to solve global problems. How far do you agree? [ASRJC 2021]
  22. ‘Our faith in technology to solve all our problems is misplaced.’ Comment. [DHS 2021]
  23. ‘In today’s digitalised world, technology completely defines who we are.’ Discuss. [NJC 2021]
  24. Is modern technology a benefit or threat to our safety? [RI 2021]
  25. Can limitations on scientific research be justified nowadays? [YIJC 2021]
  26. Scientists should focus on research that benefits the greatest number of people. Discuss. [TMJC 2021]
  27. Rather than empower our lives, technology has handicapped us.’ Discuss [SAJC 2021]
  28. Is modern technology the best solution to climate change? [VJC 2021]
  29. How far is technology the solution to food waste? [TJC 2021]
  30. Examine the view that, the more technology advances, the more the environment suffers. [YIJC 2021]
  31. ‘Scientific advancement breeds complacency.’ How far do you agree? [A Levels 2021]
  32. Are global tourism and travel still necessary when everything can be experienced or achieved online? [A Levels 2021]

 

Part 2: Focusing on Specific Aspects of Science and Technology:

Impact of S&T [Specific]: Impact of Artificial Intelligence

  1. Should we be concerned about the increasing use of artificial intelligence? [AJC 2015]
  2. Should we be extremely excited or seriously alarmed by the rapid progress being made in the fields of robotics and artificial intelligence? [HCI 2015]
  3. Consider the view that advancements in artificial intelligence will result in more divides. [IJC 2016]
  4. Should the advancement of artificial intelligence be a cause for concern? [NYJC 2017]
  5. Should we be afraid of artificial intelligence? [VJC 2017]
  6. Are machines making humans obsolete? [RI 2017]
  7. ‘Robotics and artificial intelligence are threats to our lives.’ Is this true? [SAJC 2018]
  8. ‘Contrary to popular belief, artificial intelligence will not improve our lives.’ What is your view? [VJC 2018]
  9. Should there be limitations on the development of artificial intelligence? [TJC 2018]
  10. ‘Artificial intelligence enhances our lives.’ To what extent do you agree with this view? [CJC 2019]
  11. ‘Artificial intelligence should be embraced, since it is inevitable.’ Discuss. [EJC 2019]
  12. ‘Artificial intelligence is more dangerous than useful.’ Do you agree? [NJC 2019]
  13. To what extent is artificial intelligence replacing the role of humans? [A level 2019]
  14. ‘Artificial intelligence has only negative effects in today’s world.’ How far do you agree? [ACJC 2020]

 

Impact of S&T [Specific]: Technology, Medicine, Health and Aging

  1. ‘The key to good health is lifestyle rather than medicine.’ How far do you agree? [A level 2010]
  2. How far should medical resources be used to extend life expectancy? [A level 2011]
  3. ‘Medical science has extended life and prolonged suffering.’ Do you agree? [IJC 2015]
  4. ‘Advances in medical science bring more harm than good.’ Do you agree? [DHS 2016]
  5. ‘Longer life expectancy creates more problems than benefits.’ Discuss [A level 2016]
  6. How effective is technology in making us healthier? [RI 2017]
  7. Has modern science worsened, rather than eased, the problems associated with ageing? [MI 2018]
  8. Consider the view that life-saving medical research should be left to private companies rather than the government. [CJC 2020]

 

Impact of S&T [Specific]: Animal Research and Animal Testing

  1. Experiments on animals are necessary for scientific research.’ Do you agree? [NJC 2015]
  2. Should scientific research using animals ever be justified? [NJC 2016].
  3. To what extent is it justified to use animals in scientific experiments? [NYJC 2016]
  4. To what extent is animal testing acceptable in scientific research? [AJC 2017]
  5. ‘In scientific research, the use of animals should not be an issue.’ Do you agree? [VJC 2017]
  6. Can the use of animals for scientific research ever be justified? [A Level 2017]

 

Impact of S&T [Specific]: Technology and Individual Skills

  1. To what extent has technology had a negative impact on the skill levels of people? [A level 2010]
  2. ‘Modern technology has removed the need for reading skills.’ Do you agree? [CJC 2017]
  3. “Digital technology is making humans intellectually and socially deficient.” Discuss. [TMJC 2020]
  4. Rather than empower our lives, technology has handicapped us.’ Discuss [SAJC 2021]

 

Impact of S&T [Specific]: Technology, Individual Values, Work Ethics & Empowerment

  1. To what extent has science and technology had a negative impact on people’s values? [YJC 2016]
  2. ‘Scientific advancement makes us less human.’ Do you agree? [ACJC 2015]
  3. ‘Instead of empowering humanity, technology has enslaved humanity.’ To what extent do you agree? [ACJC 2016]
  4. ‘Technology has imprisoned rather than liberated us.” Is this a fair comment? [SAJC 2016]
  5. How far do you agree that technology gives us greater control in life? [TJC 2017]
  6. ‘Mankind’s technological innovations say little about his intelligence, but speak volumes about his laziness.’ To what extent would you agree with this viewpoint? [HCI 2018]
  7. “Ethical concerns only hinder scientific pursuits instead of advancing them.: Discuss. [SAJC 2020]
  8. “In today’s world, only scientific research with practical value is worth funding.” Discuss. [RJC 2020]
  9. Given the ethical considerations, to what extent should genetic engineering be allowed? [TJC 2020]
  10. “The pursuit of scientific advancement comes at the expense of our values.” Discuss. [TMJC 2020]
  11. Is society embracing digital activism too readily? [JPJC 2020]
  12. To what extent has the Internet made it easier for small and medium businesses to compete with large ones? [NJC 2020]
  13. The lack of trust in science today is unwarranted.’ Do you agree? [NYJC 2021]
  14. ‘There is no value in believing in something unless it can be scientifically proven.’ How far is this true? [RI 2021]
  15. How far has modern technology empowered individual freedom in your society? [RVHS 2021]
  16. ‘With the rise of the Internet, books have lost their value.’ What do you think? [VJC 2021]
  17. Consider the view that people no longer have much faith in science. [TJC 2021]

 

Impact of S&T [Specific]: Technology and Youth

  1. To what extent has technology had a negative impact on young people? [RV 2018]

 

Impact of S&T [Specific]: Technology and Pace of Technological Development

  1. Is science and technology advancing too quickly for the good of mankind? [VJC 2016]
  2. ‘Technology is developing too fast for our own good.’ To what extent do you agree? [NJC 2017]
  3. Should technological advancement be encouraged when it outpaces ethics? [JPJC 2019]
  4. “The promise of a cashless world is overrated.” Comment. [CJC 2020]
  5. “With the advancement of science and technology, global crises will be a thing of the past.” How far do you agree? [SAJC 2020]
  6. Given increasing tensions in today’s world, how acceptable is it for countries to develop nuclear weapons [ACJC 2021]
  7. Is it true that the digital age leaves no one behind? [JPJC 2021]
  8. Does advancement in modern science truly bring progress for the world? [MI 2021]

 

Impact of S&T [Specific]: Religion and Faith

  1. Consider the view that science serves mankind better than religion. [RI 2015]
  2. “Science requires as much faith as it requires logic.” Comment. [RVHS 2015]
  3. ‘Human actions should be based on scientific fact, not religious faith.’ How far do you agree with this statement? [A Level 2015]
  4. Should science progress without any influence from religion? [SRJC 2017]
  5. To what extent do you agree than science is more important than religion? [AJC 2018]
  6. Is there any value in religion when the world is more educated in sciences today? [PJC 2018]
  7. In the age of science, to what extent is religion still relevant? [RVHS 2019]

 

Impact of S&T [Specific]: Impact on Humanity and Ethics

  1. ‘Scientific advancement makes us less human.’ Do you agree? [ACJC 2015]
  2. How far should Science be held accountable for perpetuating discrimination? [CJC 2015]
  3. ‘Instead of empowering humanity, technology has enslaved humanity.’ To what extent do you agree? [ACJC 2016]
  4. To what extent has science and technology had a negative impact on people’s values? [YJC 2016]
  5. Can ethics ever be irrelevant to science? [NJC 2017]
  6. We have given too much of our humanity for the sake of scientific progress.’ Do you agree? [SRJC 2018]
  7. Scientific development is always at the expense of morality.’ Do you agree? [SAJC 2019]
  8. Should technological advancement be encouraged when it outpaces ethics? [JPJC 2019]
  9. Examine the view that the scientist is concerned only with knowledge, not morality. [A Level 2020]

Part 3: Science and Technology and Related Topics

Technology and Education

  1. ‘Technology has made learning easier, not harder.’ To what extent do you agree? [SRJC 2015]
  2. To what extent do new technologies enhance the quality of education in your society? [YJC 2015]
  3. ‘The more technology advances, the more schools lose their relevance.’ Is this a fair comment? [MJC 2016]

 

Technology, Privacy and Security

  1. To what extent has technology had an impact on both privacy and security in your country? [A level 2009]
  2. Should limitations be placed on the development of military technology? [NJC 2020]
  3. “It has never been more pressing to impose regulations on scientific research than today.” Discuss. [VJC 2020]
  4. To what extent can the regulation of technology companies be justified? [NYJC 2021]

 

Technology and Crime

  1. To what extent is technology making crime more of a problem? [PJC 2017]
  2. Has technology made modern society a more dangerous place? [VJC 2019]

 

Government’s Involvement

  1. Should every country have the right to carry out unlimited scientific research? [A Level 2009]
  2. How far should governments exercise control over scientific development? [JJC 2015]
  3. Should the government only support scientific research when it benefits the majority of its people? [MI 2019]
  4. Evaluate the claim that the regulation of technology is a desirable, yet unrealistic goal. [TMJC 2019]

 

Technology, Poverty and Inequality

  1. ‘Only with technology can we overcome inequality.’ Comment. [RV 2016]

 

Science vs the Arts

  1. “Compared to the Sciences, the Arts are less useful to society.” Comment. [YIJC 2020]
  2. How far can technology help to preserve heritage today? [ASRJC 2021]
  3. Consider the view that more scientists than artists are needed in the world today. [EJC 2021]
  4. The arts ask questions while the sciences provide answers.’ How valid is this view? [RI 2021]
  5. ‘As science advances, the importance of the arts and humanities declines.’ Is this an accurate claim today? [RVHS 2021]

 

Space and Scientific Research

  1. Can space travel be justified when there are such pressing issues in the world today? [EJC 2021]
  2. Is it fair to say that investment in space exploration is a total waste of resources? [RI 2021]
  3. To what extent is it acceptable for public money to be used for space research? [YIJC 2020]