Technology Conversation Questions
Warm-up Task:
What could be the most important technological advance of all time? Give a reason why you think it's important. Here are some suggestions: the steam engine, the printing press, the internet, modern plumbing, antibiotic medicine, electricity.
Discussion Questions:
- Are you excited by new technology? What kinds of technology interest you?
- Is technology developing faster than it used to? Are you worried about being left behind?
- When you get a new product, do you read the instruction manual? Or do you just figure it out?
- How much time do you spend online each week? Is it too much time, or a reasonable amount?
- What are some of your favorite websites? What can you do on them?
- Advances in medical technology mean people are living longer. What are some of the downsides of this? How old do you hope to live?
- How do you feel if you forget your mobile phone and leave it somewhere?
- Which electronics brands do you trust most? Are you loyal to one brand?
- Are you an early adopter? Do you like to have cutting edge technology? Are there any disadvantages to buying the latest product?
- Some people dislike or fear technology. Do you know anyone like this?
- Do you read e-books? What are their advantages and disadvantages when compared with paper books?
- Is there a tech product you want these days? What is it? How will it make your life better?
- Do you play computer games? What do you say to people who believe they are a waste of time?
- What crazy future technology are you looking forward to? For example, flying cars or personal robots.
- Which social networking services (SNS) do you use? What do you like or dislike about them?
- How do you feel about dating websites/apps? Would you use one?
- Some people prefer to live with less technology in their lives. Can you understand the desire to live a simpler life?
- Many science fiction movies present a dark vision of the future. Are you optimistic or pessimistic about the future of humanity?