Science, Technology

and Society

Module
Series
1
Learning Outcomes:

Examine human rights in order to uphold such rights in

technological ethical dilemmas
How technology is changing humanity, and how we should
deal with that, is certain to become the #1 topic for the
foreseeable future. "Humanity is changing more in the next 20
years than in the previous 300 years" - this is a quote from the
film that pretty much says it all.

How does technology affect humanity?

Increased isolation, reduced social interaction and social

skills, and increased human-to-machine interactions are all
a result of an overuse of technology, which has created a
wall between many people globally.

What is the purpose of technology to humanity?

The purpose of technology is to enable the effective

sharing of data to address some of society's biggest
challenges and help individuals and organizations be more
innovative, efficient, and productive.
Technology is a tool that should be mindfully used to
augment our lives. As individuals, we all have great
power. ... With our behavior, with our daily actions, with
how we use technology in our everyday lives, we can
actively contribute to shaping our lives and to the overall
relationship between technology and humanity.

Humans use technology to travel, to communicate, to

learn, to do business and to live in comfort. Technology
has made our lives easy. ... Technology has improved
Communication, Transportation, Education & Learning
process, Health-Care and many other infrastructure
business areas.

Research has linked too much screen time or low-

quality screen time to:
behavioral problems.
less time for play and loss of social skills.
obesity.
sleep problems.
violence.
What are positive effects of
technology?

Other ways technology is seen to have a positive effect on

society include increased knowledge and understanding,
improvements in industry and jobs and an
interconnectedness of the world as a result of
globalization.

Is technology controlling our lives?

While technology can be very beneficial, it can control

our lives without us even knowing it. ... Technology is
eliminating face-to-face communication more and more.
Business Insider states that the average person users
their cell phone 2,617 times a day, so it's no wonder
interpersonal communication has become a rarity.

Here are some advantages of technology in our lives:

Ease of Access to Information. The World Wide Web,
abbreviated as www has made the world a social
village. ...
Saves Time. ...
Ease of Mobility. ...
Better Communication Means. ...
Cost Efficiency. ...
Innovation In Many Fields. ...
Improved Banking. ...
Better Learning Techniques.
What is the simple definition of technology?

Technology, the application of scientific knowledge to the

practical aims of human life or, as it is sometimes phrased,
to the change and manipulation of the human
environment.

The word technology comes from two Greek words,

transliterated

techne &
logos.

Techne means art, skill, craft, or the way, manner, or means

by which a thing is gained. ... So, literally, technology means
words or discourse about the way things are gained.

Which is the best definition of technology?

The best definition of technology is the study and

transformation of techniques, tools, and machines
created by humans. Technology allows humans to study
and evolve the physical elements that are present in their
lives.
Technology is now a necessity in terms of every day life,
from education to navigating around a city. ... We heavily
rely on technology for basic tasks, such as the Internet to
connect people from all areas of the world for business
and social reasons.

Why technology is a necessity today?

The development of new technologies helps to save lives;

it improves work and makes the world better. In reality,
technology has played a very important role in how we
live in the world today and how we communicate in the
atmosphere with everything around us. Impact of
technology is higher than that we expected.

Technology is not a luxury; it's now an education

necessity.

Is technology a necessity or a want?

Neither. Technology is a classification of a kind of good or

process. Some of these goods and processes are needs, in
that some form of technology is needed for someone's
survival.
Do we really need technology to live a good life 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.

Over the years, technology has revolutionized our world

and daily lives. Additionally, technology for seniors has
created amazing tools and resources, putting useful
information at our fingertips. ... With all of these
revolutions, technology has also made our lives easier,
faster, better, and more fun.
What would happen if technology didn't exist?

without the technology the humankind would have not

been so advanced. as without technology our daily life is
incomplete now. for example if we need to talk to someone
who is not near us we use mobile phone if they would have
not existed we might have not been able to contact to a
person far away.

Can we live without technology?

Yes, for most people, tech is not something we give a
second thought to, but some people literally can't live
without technology – and we aren't being dramatic. For
some people, the existence of technology is the difference
between silence and laughter, loneliness and interaction,
and even life and death.

Why is technology so important?

Technology brings skills, knowledge, process, technique,
and tools together for solving problems of human beings,
making their life secure and easier. Why technology is
important today is because technology is driving the world
and making the world better.
Does technology affect mental health?

Unfortunately, we have also seen a number of negative

effects of technology on mental health as well. ... It has
been linked to depression, low self-esteem, and loneliness –
symptoms that often lead to diagnosable mental illnesses
and worsening issues that were already present.

How to reduce negative effects of technology on children

Monitor and limit the use of technology. It's of great
importance to know how much and in what way your kid
uses devices. ...
Teach responsibility and conscious behavior. ...
Keep up with tech industry spin. ...
Find alternatives to technology.

Technology is a blessing – but it can also be a curse. We

live in an age of information overload. With the advent of
new technologies on a continual basis, giving people
access to more information at a faster rate than ever,
society is reaching a point where there is just too much
stuff to absorb.
TV sets through
the years.
Paul Julius Gottlieb Nipkow was a German technician and
inventor. He invented the Nipkow disk, which laid the
foundation of television, since his disk was a fundamental
component in the first televisions.

In the late 1800s, Paul Gottlieb Nipkow, a student in

Germany, developed the first ever mechanical module of
television. He succeeded in sending images through wires
with the help of a rotating metal disk. This technology was
called the 'electric telescope' that had 18 lines of
resolution
What device did Campbell Swinton and rosing develop?

cathode ray tubes

1907: Campbell Swinton and Boris Rosing suggest

using cathode ray tubes to transmit images - independent of
each other, they both develop electronic scanning methods
of reproducing images.
English mathematician and inventor Charles Babbage is
credited with having conceived the first automatic digital
computer. During the mid-1830s Babbage developed plans
for the Analytical Engine. Although it was never completed,
the Analytical Engine would have had most of the basic
elements of the present-day computer.
Analytical Engine, generally considered the first
computer, designed and partly built by the English
inventor Charles Babbage in the 19th century (he worked
on it until his death in 1871). ... The Analytical Engine
was to be a general-purpose, fully program-controlled,
automatic mechanical digital computer.
The first portable computer was created in April 1981 by a
company called Osborne, led by a journalist turned
entrepreneur named Adam Osborne. To celebrate the
long-gone company's 30th anniversary, Harry McCracken
at Technologizer has an excellent feature on Osborne
today

Adam Osborne, the founder of the company, developed,

with design work from Lee Felsenstein, the world's first
mass-produced portable computer in 1981.

The Osborne 1, the world's first portable computer, and its

quickly appearing competitors, were suitcase-sized, 20-30
pound computers soon known as “luggables.” The
Osborne 1 used the CP/M operating system, the first
industry standard operating system, and had two disk
drives and a 5” built-in screen.
Facts about Filipinos and their use of gadgets and the Internet.
Technology affects the way individuals communicate, learn, and
think. It helps society and determines how people interact with
each other on a daily basis. Technology plays an important role in
society today. It has positive and negative effects on the world
and it impacts daily lives.
What is the role of technology in development?

Technological advancement and economic growth are truly

related to each other. The level of technology is also an
important determinant of economic growth. The rapid rate
of growth can be achieved through high level of
technology. ... Thus, it is the technological progress
which keeps the economy moving.

What is technological advancement?

Scientific or technological advancement is the generation of

information or the discovery of knowledge that advances
the understanding of scientific relations or technology. This
definition encompasses the definition of scientific
advancement, advancement of scientific knowledge and
technological advancement.
What are 10 important technological advances?

The 10 Biggest Technological Advances Since 1844

The Telephone.
The Light Bulb.
The Television.
Personal Computers.
Global Positioning System.
The Internet: ARPANET.
GPS Navigation.
The Digital Camera.

What is the role of technology?

Technology affects the way individuals communicate,

learn, and think. It helps society and determines how
people interact with each other on a daily basis.
Technology plays an important role in society today. It has
positive and negative effects on the world and it impacts
daily lives.