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ACTIVITY 3:
A. Instructions: Choose at least six among the following Filipino scientists and inventors,
showing the
profession of the scientist/inventor, his specialization and his most significant contribution.
1. Paulo Campos
2. Angel Alcala
3. Ricardo Sigua
4. Maria Ligaya Braganza
5. Baldomero Olivera
6. Dioscoro Umali
7. Diosdado Banatao
8. Ame Garong
9. Raymundo Punong bayan
10. Gavino Tronio
11. Proceso Alcala
12. Alfredo Galang
13. Benito Lumen
B. What are the significance of the invention to society?
C. How the invention affects the physical environment

B.

Inventions, such as new tools, devices, processes, and medicines, have provided significant
benefits to society. Inventions help people around the world live longer, healthier, and
more-productive lives and provide new ways to build, move, communicate, heal, learn, and
play.

C.
These technologies have damaged our world in two main ways; pollution and the depletion of
natural resources. Air pollution occurs when harmful or excessive quantities of gases such as carbon
dioxide, carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, nitric oxide and methane are introduced into the earth's
atmosphere.
A.

Paulo C. Campos 
(July 27, 1921 – June 2, 2007) was a Filipino physician and educator noted for his promotion of wider
community health care and his achievements in the field of nuclear medicine for which he was
dubbed as "The Father of Nuclear Medicine in the Philippines".[1] The first president of the National
Academy of Science and Technology, he was conferred the rank and title of National Scientist of the
Philippines in 1980.

Angel Chua Alcala

 ONS (March 1, 1929 – February 1, 2023) was a Filipino biologist who was named a National
Scientist of the Philippines in 2014. Alcala is known for his fieldwork to build sanctuaries and to
promote biodiversity in the aquatic ecosystems of the Philippines. He was the Chairman of the
Board of Advisers at the Angelo King Center for Research and Environmental Management
located in Silliman University.[1] Alcala published more than 200 peer-reviewed articles and books
and his biological contributions to the environment and ecosystems have made him a renowned
figure of natural sciences in the Philippines.

Baldomero Olivera
 (born 1941) is a Filipino chemist known for discovery of many cone snail toxins important for
neuroscience. These molecules, called conotoxins, led to a breakthrough in the study of ion
channels and neuromuscular synapses. He discovered and first characterized E. coli DNA
ligase, a key enzyme of genetic engineering and recombinant DNA technology.

Dioscoro Lopez Umali 

(November 17, 1917 – July 1, 1992) was a Filipino agriculturalist and National Scientist of
the Philippines awardee, known as "the Father of Philippine Plant Breeding."[2][3][4] He was
awarded several international honors and distinctions for his outstanding achievements and
improvements of rice, corn and other economic plants. The International Rice Research
Institute named a laboratory in his honor.

Gavino Trono Jr., Ph.D. 

(born 1931) is a Filipino marine biologist dubbed as the "Father
of Kappaphycus farming" He was conferred the rank of National Scientist of the
Philippines for contributions to the study of tropical marine phycology, focusing on seaweed
biodiversity. He is currently a professor emeritus of the University of the Philippines Marine
Science Institute.
ACTIVITY 4:
A. Do the photos (a) bring forth or (b) challenge forth? Explain your answer.

.      

3. 4. 

     
5.

1 The picture depicts coal-fired power plants and it is a challenge forth. It is because this type of
power plant is capable in releasing greenhouse gases as a by-product which are harmful to the
people and the environment. This example showcases how technology can be harmful to the
environment when human beings abused their capabilities.

2 It is farming and it evokes bring-forth. They will plant a seed then it would grow and farmers would
harvest it and in that point it would turn the seed into something that people can eat.

3 It is a mining site and an example of challenge-forth. They use modern technologies to dig up deep
holes like one in the picture. When they extract resources it is believed that they revealed something
out of it.

4 These are people picking up plastic bottles from the ground that were littered. It evokes bringing
forth since it helps the surroundings to be cleaned up. Litters can really be harmful not only to
humans but also to the animals as well as to Earth.

5 It is a windmill and it uses wind to generate and power some things. It is challenge-forth by reason
of uses nature specifically the wind, for humans to make use of it. It is a modern technology that is
useful nowadays
B. Discuss your thoughts about the following:
1. How do you think overconsumption puts our planet and society at risk?
Overproduction and overconsumption further increase the levels of pollution and toxic
gases that contribute to global warming. As many publications have reported over the past
decade, the impacts of climate change transcend borders, privilege and wealth.  

2. What are the manifestations of society’s tendency to overproduce and over

consume?
As too much is produced compared to the market's desire to consume, prices drop and
producers decide to “move on” to something more in demand. If consumption (demand)
remains very high, naturally more and more production which reduces prices which benefits
consumers.

3. Should middle- and high-income countries regulate their growth and

consumption? Why or why
not?
High-income countries hardly reach high growth rates because of their limited scope
regarding the development of human lives. These economies are already doing well.
Therefore, it is likely that they have exploited all the options of development and
improvement of livelihoods.

C. Compare and contrast the following terms related to Aristotle’s

Nichomachean Ethics.
1. Instrumental Good – Ultimate Good
2. Pleasure – Happiness
3. Virtue – Vice
4. Intellectual Virtue – Moral Virtue
5. Science and Technology – The Good Life
 1. Instrumental Good–Ultimate Good Instrumental good, according to Aristotle, is
beneficial under specific circumstances. Disparity's instrumental good is only
excellent because of its role in promoting other good things; ultimate good is a
natural feature of it. It has a natural connection to inner well-being. Happiness,
according to Aristotle, is the highest good because it is an end in itself.
2. Pleasure–Happiness Pleasure is not the goal of every individual, according to
Aristotle, because every pleasure is not good. He stated that the highest good is
good by nature. We can find enjoyment in a variety of activities, both good and
negative. Pleasure differs from happiness in that we choose happiness as a goal in
and of itself. Pleasure does not equal happiness because it is not the highest good

.3. Virtue–Vice According to Aristotle, virtue as a character means acting in the

correct style and in a manner that is halfway between insufficiency and exuberance,
both of which are vices. He preferred to describe virtue by habit and process rather
than reasoning and command. Virtue is the result of appropriate behavior in the face
of suffering and pleasure. In theology, vice was defined as the lack of attention to
virtue, although Aristotle depicted virtue as a middle ground between two opposing
"vices."

4. Intellectual Virtue–Moral Virtue Moral virtue comes from habit, but intellectual
goodness comes from teaching. Moral principles such as truthfulness, sincerity,
dedication, friendliness, kindness, and integrity produce virtues. When someone has
assimilated these ideals and made them a part of their personality and character.
Developing moral character, on the other hand, is impossible without a strong brain.
A sharp and clear mind aids us in observing life and learning from our own and
others' experiences. As a result, there is a link between intellectual and moral
excellence. However, this does not imply that intellectual comprehension of a moral
concept is a virtue in and of itself. Before we can call someone virtuous, they must
exercise virtue.

5. Science and Technology –The Good Life Good life and virtue define who we are
and how we engage with science and technology as parts of our environment and
with one another. Science and technology are among the highest expressions of
human faculties and tools that can assist us in living a good life, especially if their
practitioners possess and practice good virtue. Thus, science and technology without
virtue can endanger and corrupt an individual

D. In this time of pandemic, how do you live a good life?

From my perspective, a good life is all about genuine happiness. It is where you can live
able-bodied and freely knowing that what you did is such a self-satisfying and self-fulfilling.
Yes, we can still live a good life if we put our side to positivity , instead of focusing it to
different level of dilemmas. After all, negativity is a choice. It's our choice if we choose to
live life according to the way we wanted to be. Let's just stay in the present and live our life
to the fullest even though there are lots of barriers that tending us to give up.
ACTIVITY 5:

Answer the following questions in your own words based on your understanding of Mukherjee’s human

1. What is human rights-based approach to science, technology and development

 A human rights-based approach to science, technology and development seeks to place a concern
for human rights at the heart of how the international community engages with urgent global
challenges.

2. How do the documents and their key principles presented in Table 2, position human rights in the
intersection of technology and humanity?

 This Universal Declaration of Human Rights as a common standard of achievement for all peoples
and all nations, to the end that every individual and every organ of society, keeping this Declaration
constantly in mind, shall strive by teaching and education to promote respect for these rights and
freedoms and by progressive measures, national and international, to secure their universal and
effective recognition and observance, both among the peoples of Member States themselves and
among the peoples of territories under their jurisdiction.

3. Why should human rights be at the core of scientific and technological advancements?

 By now we are well accustomed to viewing education and health care as public goods, to be publicly
supported and made available for the benefit of all. The right to science encourages us to approach
science and technology in a similar way .Technology has a great capacity to save and improve lives,
when it is directed to those ends. Beyond the utilitarian value of technology, participation in the
collective process of scientific and technological development has an intrinsic value –as an
opportunity to give expression to our human nature, cultivate the human personality, and build
international understanding.

4. What is the danger of using human rights as merely decorative moral dimension of scientific and
technological policies?

 The imposing danger that is possibly out there brought by decorative moral dimensions towards
scientific and technological polices is it could prove detrimental to its usage.

5. Do you agree with Mukherjee’s assertion that a human rights-based approach to science, technology, and
development can form the very heart of sustainable futures? Explain.

 We now come to development. Development can take place with human welfare, not human rights,
in focus. Human welfare can be promoted by consistent and sustainable development. This requires
every person to do his assigned duty in the development process. Rights will follow automatically in
due course. If the initial emphasis is on rights, orderly development can be obstructed periodically.
This form of implementing development projects would not be sustainable. Nothing would be
achieved by way of human welfare. The left liberal politicians and the supporting cast of academics
and media will gain substantial publicity. That serves their welfare, not that of the people in general.
That's why they emphasize on “human rights" on every issue, often promoting anarchy.
ACTIVITY 6:
Post-Test
Instructions: On the space provided, write TRUE if the statement is correct or FALSE if it is not.
TRUE 1. STS is an important area of study because science and technology permeate every

aspect of everyday life.

TRUE 2. STS deals with the historical development of science and technology but does not cover

their philosophical underpinnings.

TRUE 3. Technology is the use of scientific knowledge for practical purposes.

FALSE 4. History cannot teach people about evaluating present-day science and technology.
TRUE 5. Science and Technology is a methodical way of acquiring knowledge.
TRUE 6. STS draws from other disciplines, such as history, sociology, philosophy, economics,

political science and international relations, science policy.

TRUE 7. Science, Technology, and Society [STS] is the study of how science and technology

shape and are shaped by social influence.

TRUE 8. The study of STS primarily concerns students of science and technology programs, and

not non-science students as much.

FALSE 9. Science and Technology are not crucial factors in nation building.
TRUE 10. Science and technology can be dangerous.

Instructions: On the space provided, write whether you AGREE or DISAGREE with each statement.
AGREE 1. Reason is an important element of human happiness.
AGREE 2. Intellectual and moral virtues are the ingredients of happiness.
AGREE 3. Ethical standards must be imposed upon science and technology to avoid excesses and
deficiencies.
AGREE 4. To achieve happiness, humans must pursue only extremely positive things.
DISAGREE 5. Happiness comes from pleasure, wealth, and recognition.
AGREE 6. A happy life is a virtuous life.
DISAGREE 7. It is not the role of science and technology to guide humans toward a virtuous life.
AGREE 8. The purpose of life is happiness.
AGREE 9. Happiness means merely feeling good or joyful.
AGREE 10. A life of happiness is a result of a balance between two extremes.

Instructions: Answer the questions that follow.

Charles Babbage 1. Who is the Father of the Computer Age?
Around 1440 2. When was the printing press invented?
Diosdado “Dado” Banatao 3. Who is the Filipino engineer who created the new silicon chip?
The Apple Computer 4. What did Steve Jobs call the computer described in no. 8?
Alan Turing 5. Who built a simple computer with around 8080 microprocessors that were
hooked up to a keyboard and television?
The Bombe 6. What electromechanical machine enabled the British to read all daily German
Naval Enigma traffic?
Johannes Gutenberg 7. Who invented the printing press?
Bill Gates, Paul Allen 8. Who is the creator of Microsoft?
Harvard Mark 9. What device first compiled actuarial tables, did engineering calculations, and
served as computers.
Turing Machine 10. What machine can solve any problem and perform any task from a written a
program?