GE 7- SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY AND SOCIETY (STS)

MODULE 4

THE GOOD LIFE

Week Covered: Weeks 7

SHERWIN PAJA SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY AND SOCIETY

BSME 2E MR. JAYMARK SAMSON

ACTIVITY NO.1

GOOD LIFE COLLAGE. Collect pictures online or cut

out pictures in magazines or newspapers that

demonstrate how technology has made the man's

desire for a happy life more realizable. Explain how

these technological advancements have made the

campaign for the attainment of good life easier or

otherwise. Present it in class.

As long as there have been people, there has
been technology. Technology has come a long
way by changing the world of work and
reshaping the labor markets. It has given
billions of people the ability to communicate
with one another. This rapid change in
technology has transformed society, politics,

communication, culture and a lot more.

For about million years, the rise of technology

has made our lives easier. Technology leads to
a good life as it is responsible for advancement
in all sectors of the economy. It is because it
provides us a means to achieve something
faster and in an easier manner. Modern
technology has led to the evolution of several
devices such as the smartphone, computers,
etc.

ACTIVITY NO. 2
WATCH AND LEARN! Watch these video clips
and answer the succeeding questions.
You can access the videos by clicking the
provided links.
Link:https://www.youtube.com/watch?
v=VFPBf1AZOQg
Link:https://www.youtube.com/watch?
v=Ra1Dmz-5HjU
Guide Questions:
Based on the video(s), answer the following:
1. What is Nicomachean ethics?
Nicomachean Ethics, as describe and explain
by Aristotle, he aims to identify the highest
good for human beings. While most people
believe that the highest good is the
acquisition of material wealth, pursuit of
honor, or satisfaction of bodily pressure.
Aristotle argues that all of these goods are
deficient as the highest good in some way.
Consequently, Nicomachean Ethics is a
philosophical inquiry into the nature of the
good life for a human being. The necessary
characteristics of the ultimate good are that it
is complete, final, self-sufficient and
continuous. This good toward which all
human actions implicitly or explicitly aim is
happiness in Greek, "Eudaimonia," which can
also be translated as blessedness or living
well, and which is not a static state of being
 but a type of activity.

2. How do we develop and/or attain

intellectual virtues and character virtues?
Intellectual virtue is a type of virtue that
belongs to the rational self. It includes both
theoretical and practical knowledge and are
developed or attained through teaching and
learning. Character or Moral Virtue, on the
other hand, belongs to the irrational but
conscious part of the soul. These character
virtues, such as courage, temperance, and
generosity, are acquired as a result of
habituation and life experiences.

3. Why is the myth Sisyphus used in this video

to relate the concept of good life?
Camus uses the Greek legend pf Sisyphus, who
is condemned by the Gods for eternity to
repeatedly roll a boulder up a hill only to have it
roll down again once he got it to the top, as a
metaphor for the individual's persistent
struggle against the essential
absurdity of life. It is also used to describe
existentialism by implying that Sisyphus "could"
be happy with what he is doing. After all, we
choose what we value, so when we do our best,
put dedication to our work, it takes on the
meaning we give it.

4. Do you agree with the view of existentialists

that we are the ones who determine the value
of our own life?
Yes, I agree with the view of existentialism that
we are the ones who determine the value of our
own life. Every life is precious and we are all
entitled to live the life we want for ourselves.
We are the one who will judge and determine
 the worth and value of our own lives, as we are
the ones who are experiencing and doing
things that make us happy and satisfied.

ACTIVITY NO.3
WATCH AND LEARN! Watch this video clip by
accessing the video by clicking the provided
He studied politics and morality Aristotle ideas are based on empirical

link. Create a Venn diagram to differentiate

and prided himself on not evidence: he observed the world and then
claiming to know things came up with a theory that explained it. This
order of operations is at thr heart of modern

SPlato from Aristotle in terms of philosophy scientific practices.

ocrates held that
knowledge comes from
beliefs and scientific views asscience
described
is always social. in the
Influences Alexander "the great" remind us that

asking questions.

video.
Link:https://www.youtube.com/watch?
v=rh0fxJkvL44

Socrates. Aristotle
ACTIVITY NO.4:
Using the given philosophies, provide examples
that would relate these to good life with the
help of STS.
PHILOSOPHIES EXAMPLES THAT RELATE GOOD LIFE THROUGH STS

1. Materialism
The person's hunger for physical thing (materialistic)
enables human to provide and produce lots of
technology for the benefits of society.
Proposed Socratic Method - an example of
negative hypothesis elimination, or proving that
2. Hedonism
In Aristotle's cosmos, all of the elements were
something is wrong to narrow down the
possibilities of what might be right.
Producing lots
actively trying to get back to their natural states.
of things that can bring pleasures to
He recognized that element didn't always exist in
the society like gadgets, foods and a lot more because
Plato's Republic, in which Socrates defines their pure forms.
Hedonist, life is about obtaining and indulging in
justice and argues for rule by PhilosopherKing
Nature abhors vacuum!
pleasure
instead of democracy, and Timaeus, in which because life is limited.
Socrates talks
Could explain natural phenomenon like, " why does a
3. Stoicism
about the nature of the universe.
With the ideabook
of fall faster than a piece of paper?", because it
stoicism, webtend to practice apathy
has more earth in it.

or indifference towards external events, thus it leads to

more advancement in science and technology.
 4. Theism
Theism or the sense of religion Has also played a role
in notable Scientific discoveries, while at the same time
impending and censoring scientific research.

5. Humanism Humanists embrace science. For them, science is not merely a

body of knowledge but rather a source of human
values, an embodiment of the progressive human
spirit. Indeed, they consider that science provides an
essential component of our modern democratic way of
life.

ACTIVITY NO.5:
MOVIE REFLECTION. Before watching the movie, “What happened to
Monday? (2017)”, read the following questions/instructions.

1. Watch the film, “What happened to Monday?” (2017) and create a

summary in no less than 25 sentences.
Overpopulation causes a global disaster in 2073, prompting the Child
Allocation Bureau to impose a draconian one-child restriction. When a mother
has numerous offspring, all but the eldest are put into cryosleep. When Karen
Settman gives birth to identical stippled sisters, she dies. Their grandfather
Terrence gives them names based on the days of the week and instructs them
on how to act as a single person named after their mother. Terrence ensures
they communicate information in a daily meeting and duplicates every
accident that impairs one of the sisters' physical appearances to keep their
secret protected. The sisters devise a wig and cosmetics method to conceal
any distinguishing features. Terrence warns them that they should only go out
one at a time, and that whatever happens to one of them will affect them
all.The sisters have all managed to avoid suspicion throughout the years. On
her way home from work at a bank, Sunday notices C.A.B. officers detaining a
youngster while on lookers protest. Thursday, who wonders if being placed
into cryosleep would be so horrible; she wouldn't mind being woken up even
a hundred years in the future if it meant being able to be her own person in
public and meet a romantic partner. Others, such as Saturday, are distressed at
the prospect of being separated, and the responsible eldest sister, Monday,
emphasizes the significance of working as a team. Following Monday's
reprimand, everyone agrees to maintain their behavior. Monday prepares her
disguise as Karen the next day, worried about presenting a presentation.
Monday meets Adrian Knowles, a C.A.B. agent who flirts with her at a
checkpoint.The day progresses, but Monday remains absent. The other sisters
are concerned because they know Monday is the most responsible and has
never missed a meeting. The next day, Tuesday retraces her ways. Tuesday
hears that Monday was promoted and that he met Jerry in a bar. C.A.B. agents
detain her and cut off her communications before she can continue her
investigation. Tuesday is brought to a cell, where she meets Nicolette Cayman,
the bureau's leader and a potential parliament candidate.

Cayman indicates that she is aware of Tuesday's siblings, and that when
Tuesday offers a bribe, she admits that Monday also offered the same
arrangement. As Tuesday is apparently dead, Cayman orders C.A.B. agents to
assassinate Tuesday's sisters.The sisters continue the fight against the
government. Saturday is persuaded to leave with Adrian, who has had a long-
term sexual relationship with one of the sisters. Saturday loses her virginity by
having vigorous sex with Adrian and discreetly joins their bracelets, allowing
Friday to hack into C.A.B. headquarters while pretending to be Karen.C.A.B.
agents kills Wednesday and Friday sacrifices herself to give Thursday a chance
to escape and save Monday when C.A.B. agents storm the apartment,
reasoning that she cannot survive on her own. She blows up the
apartment.Adrian learns about the incident and rushes to his flat, devastated.
Thursday kidnaps him and accuses him of selling out Monday, blaming him for
her sisters' deaths. He's perplexed at first, but once he realizes they're siblings,
he declares that he loves Monday. Thursday, realizing he is innocent,
persuades Adrian to assist him by informing him Monday is still alive. When
Thursday inquires about Monday's whereabouts, it is revealed that Monday
bribed Cayman with a large campaign payment in order to eliminate her other
sisters and take on the identity for herself.
As the gathering disperses, Monday admits that she is pregnant and begs
Thursday to look after her children as she dies. The Child Allocation Act is
repealed as a result, and Cayman risks the death sentence. Thursday, Adrian,
and Tuesday see the development of Monday's and Adrian's twins in an
artificial womb. Terry and Karen are the new names for Tuesday and Thursday,
respectively.
2. Answer the following questions critically.

2.1. Why is it entitled as “What happened to Monday?”

It is entitled as ‘What happened to Monday’, as the movie unfolds and
morphs it goes from a hunt for Monday to a realization that all the sisters
need to survive her as she attempts to take over Karen's life.
2.2. What are the societal conflicts and policies raised in the movies?
Overpopulation has created numerous complications over the last few
decades, including crowding and food shortages, for a variety of countries
across the globe. In these areas, overpopulation has cause panic for both
citizens and those who govern them due to the increasing inability to support
more people. It is not only the individual's distressed about overpopulation
leading to lack of resources, but they also fear the government interventions
that could limit their freedoms.

2.3. What were your reactions when you found out the real government’s
acts in “preserving” the children for the future? What would you feel if one
of your children were “preserved” that way?

I would feel the same way of how every parent in the movie feels the
angriness and sorrow feelings combined in preserving their child just to
control the overpopulation
of their country. The fact that their children are their flesh and blood, product
of live and most importantly, the only treasure that they have in their lives.
2.4. Why do you think Monday betrayed her sisters?
It turns out that Monday was having a relationship with CAB security guard
Adrian, and got pregnant with twins. She bribed Dr. Cayman with a massive
donation to her political campaign and sold her sisters out so she could keep
her twins. She gave her considerable donation in exchange of her twin's lives.
We also find out that she paid the huge sum to ensure all her sisters were
killed so she could be the one and only Karen Settman. The remaining sisters
begin piecing the deception together and realize Monday was betraying them.
She betrayed her sisters in order for her to have a identity that she can own in
public.

2.5. What is the connection of this movie to good life?

The people in the movie abused the use of technology and did not balance
their intellectual aspect resulting in a worse decision that they made. We need
to have a solution-oriented mindset so that the happenings that happened in
the movie will not happen in our real life.

STUDENT’S REFLECTION
1. What is the relationship between the good life and science?

Good life is related to Science. It is science that provides good life for
everyone and at the same time, it is the quest for good life that fuels science.
In this vast world where numbers of inventions are rapidly growing, science
made the lives of many convenient. We are living a good life because of the
growth in Science. Without science, we can never have a good life because
everything that surrounds us has a relationship with science.
2. Does technology always lead us to the good life? How and why?
Technology leads to a good life as it is responsible for advancement in all
sectors
of the economy. It is because it provides us a means to achieve something
faster and in an easier manner. Modern technology has led to the evolution of
several devices such as the smartphone, computers, etc.Technology is
inevitable in our everyday lives. This is because life without technology is
pointless in today's dynamic world. Technology, which brings together tools to
promote development, use and information exchange, has as its main
objective of making tasks easier and the solving of many problems of
mankind.
3. How can you relate the concept of good life to Sustainable Development?

Sustainable development is development that meets the needs of the present

without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own
needs. This means we cannot continue using current levels of resources as this
will not leave enough for future generations. Stabilizing and reducing carbon
emissions is the key to living within environmental limits.

4. Do you agree with this statement of Socrates, “An unexamined life is not
worth living”? Why?
An unexamined life is not worth-living as Socrates would say. I can say that He
is really an intelligent, God-fearing and a person with high morals because of
that line. In life, we have to examine our self for us to know where we are in
the present. I mean we become aware of who we are in the present. In that
way, we will be able
discover both our good and bad sides and we can find ways in changing our
self. It is
also in examining our self where in we will know what our passions in life are
and we
will discover the things that make us happy, complete and fulfilled.

5. How does solutions-oriented mindset will help us to have a good life?

Being solution-oriented means you won't sleep until you help find the
answer and/or fix a problem. Solution-oriented people don't just solve
problems, they help identify the source of a question or challenge and provide
the right, or a better, way of doing things.
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