Marianne M.

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Activity 2
“My invention”

Humans are very creative and innovative in everything; they tend to find solutions to every
question that they think of, and this behavior drives them to make something that can improve
the quality of their lives. This paper will talk about possible Inventions or improvements to
existing inventions and how they can help people in their everyday lives.

When it comes to inventing something, the one thing that came to my mind is a portable
body massager. The reason that I wanted to invent this thing was because of my mother. My
mother always comes home complaining about her body aches and I want to help her ease the
pain that she has, that’s why by inventing a portable body massager I can help people like my
mother who have constantly body aches. The portable body massager that I think of is different
than any existing product in the market because unlike theirs it needed to be held and face to a
certain muscle for the product to work properly. But my invention is a patch type and wireless
device, you just need to stick to the muscle that you want to massage and control the level
intensity of the device. It also comes with a 5,000 to 10,000 mAh power bank so that you can use
the massager for at least 2 – 4 hours and charge your phone on the go. I know my ideas are not so
innovative and unique, but the product aims to help people who work long hours that cause them
body aches.

In conclusion, the invention that I want to make is a portable, wireless, and patch-type body
massager with a built-in power bank. There are 3 features of this product, the first one is it uses a
vibration mechanism that can relax muscles by increasing blood flow and releasing muscle knots
through rapid contractions. Second, it has a long battery life enough to massage your body for 2
– 4 hours and you can also charge your phone while enjoying your massage. Lastly, the product
is a user’s friendly because it is easy to operate.

Activity 3
The 20 scientists
Anacleto del Rosario
 He is a chemist working in the Ayala distillery. He invented a process of purifying the
wine and also how to make wine that has a similar taste to Spanish wine.
Francisco Quisumbing
 He is a chemist and botanist who studied in the Philippines and the US. He claimed to
invent the ink or "Quink" that was used by the Parker pen company.

Gregorio Zara
 He is a scientist who is known for his invention the first two-way electronic video
communicator, in 1955. He also invented an airplane engine that used plain alcohol as
fuel.
Julian Banzon
 is a biochemist who researches alternative fuels. he researched how to extract ethyl
ester biofuels from sugarcane and coconuts and developed new methods for
extracting oil from coconuts using chemicals.
Manuel Guerrero
 he is a medical doctor who studied beriberi in infants. he also publishes publications "La
Republica Filipina, La Independencia, and La Patria

Ignacio Mercado
 he is a Filipino botanist. He was the first local botanist to record more than 200 medicinal
plant’s names and benefits. Created beautiful artwork using plants and tested the effects
of plants on himself.

Trinidad Pardo De Tavera

 a Filipino physician, historian, and politician of Spanish and Portuguese descent. Most of
his contributions are different aspects of Philippine culture and one of his works is El
Siglo Médico in Madrid.
Agapito Flores
 He is an inventor and horticulturist best known for inventing a way to induce more
flowers in mango trees using ethereal and potassium nitrate.

Juan Salcedo, Jr.

 he is a biochemist and nutritionist. He developed “Enriched Rice,” a rice variety fortified
with vitamin B1, which helps prevent beriberi.

Paulo Campos
 he is a physician and educator known for his significant contributions to nuclear
medicine. he is known as the father of nuclear medicine and his contributions impact the
healthcare and scientific advancements in the philippines

Ricardo Sigua
  he is a professor specializing in transportation engineering. His contributions span
road safety research, sustainable transport solutions, and educational impact through
teaching and writing

Dr. Maria Ligaya T. Braganza

 is a dean of the School of Food Science and Technology at the Philippine Women's
University. Most of her contributions are Research, Food and product development, and
livelihood development projects. She is known for her investigation into the use of
banana flour as a wheat flour extender in pan de sal and doughnuts.

Baldomero Olivera
 he is a chemist renowned for discovering conotoxins in cone snail venom
Dioscoro Umali
 He is known as the "Father of Philippine Plant Breeding". he specialized in breeding
rice, corn, abaca, and mussaenda. His research paved the way for rainfed and upland
agriculture, social forestry, and rural poverty programs.

Diosdado Banatao
 he is a entrepreneur and engineer. he developed the first 10-Mbit Ethernet CMOS chip,
system logic chip sets for IBM PCs, and Windows Graphics accelerator chips.
Ame Garong
 she is an archaeologist, who publish ancient Filipino diet. Her book, “Ancient Filipino
Diet,” explores prehistoric food before foreign influences arrived in our country

Raymundo Punongbayan
 he is former director of the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology
(PHIVOLCS), handled the 1990 Luzon earthquake and the 1991 Pinatubo eruption. His
work in volcanology and seismology saved lives and contributed significantly to disaster
preparedness

Proceso Alcala
 he is a politician who wrote Organic Agriculture Act of 2010 (RA 10068) and Mounts
Banahaw-San Cristobal Protected Landscape Act (RA 2718).He was also a co-author of
the Climate Change Act (RA 9729) and the Expanded Senior Citizens Act (RA 9994).

Alfredo Santos:
 He is a researcher in the chemistry of natural products, in particular the isolation and
elucidation of the phaeantharine and other alkaloids from Philippine medical plants

Benito Lumen
 he is a chemist, focused on the nutritional and functional properties of plant seeds. He
discovered lunasin, a cancer-preventive peptide found in soybean seeds, and contributed
significantly to agricultural chemistry and biochemistry.
Activity 4

1.What is this data privacy scandal all about?

The scandal is about the data information from 87 million users of Facebook that was
unethically accessed by Cambridge Analytica a political consulting firm for alleged political
advertising purposes. They use a quiz app “This is your digital life” to gain access of Facebook
users. Millions of people began to question the management of Facebook for their concerns
about their personal information and because of this issue, it was investigated by the government
and even the regulatory bodies involved in the investigation.

2. How does this Facebook privacy scandal relate to Heidegger’s notion of revealing of
modern technology as challenging forth?

It relates to how the users, governments, and regulatory bodies question and critically examine
the imposed data privacy as well as policies and practices of Facebook. The unauthorized access
of data from 87 million people highlights the data protection across the digital platform.

3. How are Facebook users ‘enframed’ in this particular data privacy scandal?
In this data privacy scandal, Facebook users' information is seen as something to buy and sell,
like products in a store. Companies, like Cambridge Analytica, bought this data without users
knowing. This makes it hard for users to understand the real issues about data privacy and to be
genuine in their online interactions.

4. How can the Heideggerian notion of ‘questioning’ guide Facebook users

toward a beneficial use of social media?

It guides people to critically examine their usage of social media and how it impacts their lives. It
also helps them to question the role of technology and how it affects their everyday lives.
Applying the Heideggerian notion of ‘questioning’ can help users make informed decisions
avoiding further complications.

Activity 5

What is the framework of de-development of rich countries all about?

The framework of de-development is about changing the traditional development where the poor
countries are expected to catch up to the rich countries. The framework states that to eradicate
poor countries, the rich countries should redistribute their growth and wealth to poor countries.
Also, instead of doing something that can harm both the planet and society, they should focus on
doing good things that can benefit the planet and society thus balancing the countries' statuses.

How is the de-development framework different from traditional frameworks of

development?

The difference between the two frameworks is that traditional is based on sole development
meaning only one party is focused on its growth. for example, the poor countries should catch up
because their economic development is slower than the rich ones while the de-development
focuses on balancing the latter to have a harmonious atmosphere. For example, the rich should
adjust to balance the global wealth gap.

According to Hickel, how can rich countries de-develop?

Hickel states that rich countries focus on three steps in de-developing. The first step is to
redistribute their wealth to poorer countries which addresses their inequalities and promotes
sustainable development that can benefit the global economy and the planet. Lastly, questioning
the consumption patterns can help them make informed decisions and avoid exploiting resources
which will promote sustainable ways of living.

Why does Hickel frown upon pundits using terms such as de-growth, zero growth,
or de-development in describing an alternative framework?

He states that the terms like "de-growth," "zero growth," or "de-development" t seem repulsive.
Because the term “growth” is associated with positivity using this term will only confuse anyone
who’s not familiar with the framework.

Some people might think that de-development is about giving things up. How
does Hickel explain that this is not the case?

Hickel explains that de-development isn't about giving things up, but it's more about changing
priorities to focus on fairness and taking care of the environment. It means sharing wealth better,
protecting nature, and making sure everyone has a fair chance to live well.