Science Technology and Society Module 5 Final Exam: Technology and Humanity

The Evolution of Computers

• The first true portable computer, the Osborne 1, was released in April 1981.
• Prior to this, computers were so large they occupied whole floors of buildings.

Filipinos and Technology

• The Philippines has one of the highest digital populations in the world.
• Mobile phone subscription in the Philippines is at 119 million.
• Filipinos spend approximately 3.2 hours on mobile phones and 5.2 hours on desktop daily.
• There are currently 47 million active Facebook accounts in the Philippines.
• The Philippines is the fastest-growing application market in Southeast Asia.

Roles of Technological Advancements

• Television is used as a platform for advertisements, information dissemination, propagandas, and advocacies.
• Television is also a good way to bond with family members.
• PCs are preferred over mobile phones for tasks that require a mouse or touchpad, and for playing computer games.

Technology and Humanity

• The term "technology" comes from the Greek words "techne" and "logos", meaning arts and word.
• Technology has become a necessity and is constantly progressing.
• Each person is directly or indirectly affected by technology.
• Problems arise when technological devices are misused or invented to produce bad results.

Television

• In 1907, Alan Archibald Campbell-Swinton and Boris Rosing created a new system of television using cathode ray tubes.
• 92% of urban homes and 70% of rural homes in the Philippines own at least one television set.
• Households with television sets have reached 15.135 million.

Ethical Dilemmas

• Parents argue that technological devices make children lazy and unhealthy.
• There is a moral dilemma in exposing children to things they may not be able to rationalize.

The Roles of Mobile Phones

• Mobile phones are primarily used for communication.
• They offer services like texting, calling, internet surfing, and taking pictures.
• They are very portable and convenient.

The Roles of Laptops and PCs

• They are used for data storage, web browsing, playing games, entertainment, and sending and receiving emails.
• People prefer to do their jobs using laptops or PCs rather than mobile phones due to their wider keyboards.

Robotics

• Robots are actuated mechanisms programmable in two or more axes with a degree of autonomy.
• They can move within their environment to perform intended tasks.
• With the development of artificial intelligence, robots may eventually act and decide like humans.

Safety and Emotional Components

• Safety is a priority, not only for the owner but also for all people inside the house.
• Robots may be given their own set of rights if they develop the ability to feel emotions.
• This is similar to the concept of animal rights.

Universal Declaration of Human Rights

• The United Nations General Assembly proclaimed the Universal Declaration of Human Rights on December 10, 1948.
• Technology can be a powerful tool for human rights.
• Human dignity is an ultimate core value of existence.
• Humans become more free when empowered to make choices for flourishing.

Types of Robots

• Industrial robots are used for industrial automation applications.
• Service robots are used for useful tasks for humans or equipment.
• A service robot may be classified according to its intended application as a personal service robot or a professional service robot.
• Examples of personal service robots include domestic servant robots, automated wheelchairs, and pet exercising robots.
• Examples of professional service robots include cleaning robots for public places, delivery robots, fire-fighting robots, rehabilitation robots, and surgery robots.

Germany and Service Robots

• Germany was one of the first countries to develop service robots, launched on October 1, 2005.