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Who are credited with inventing the Internet communication protocols?
Penicillin is derived from a mold called Penicillium.
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What was one significant disadvantage of technology mentioned?
Increased Addiction to Online Media
The _______ revolutionized global business and communication.
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Match the following medical technologies with their uses:
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What is the primary focus of science?
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Technology is unrelated to scientific knowledge.
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Who invented the printing press?
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The Greek word 'Techne' translates to _____ or skill.
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Match the invention to its impact:
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Which term describes a social group with organized relationships?
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The invention of the compass contributed to the Age of Discovery.
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What is a crucial feature that the wheel and axle design required?
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Study Notes
Define Science, Technology, and Society
- Science: Derived from Latin "Scientia", it refers to systematic knowledge about the universe gained through observation and experimentation.
- Technology: Comes from the Greek "Techne" (art/skill) and "Logos" (discourse/reason); it applies scientific knowledge to create tools, services, and procedures to solve real-world issues.
- Society: Originates from Latin "Societas"; it describes enduring social groups with organized patterns of relationships developed through interaction.
Relationship Between Science, Technology, and Society
- Science, Technology, and Society (STS) explores their interplay within social, cultural, political, and economic frameworks, influencing human history.
Notable Successes in Science and Technology
- The Wheel: Invention enabled the connection of a non-moving platform to a rolling cylinder, facilitating transport through the wheel and axle design.
- The Compass: Revolutionized navigation, allowing mariners to sail safely, thus enhancing sea trade during the Age of Discovery.
- Printing Press: Invented by Johannes Gutenberg around 1440, it accelerated the spread of knowledge by increasing book production speed.
- Telephone: Alexander Graham Bell patented the electric telephone in 1876, transforming global communication and business interactions.
- Penicillin: Discovered by Alexander Fleming in 1928; the antibiotic derived from Penicillium mold became essential in treating bacterial infections by 1944.
- Internet: A global network of computers enabling information sharing and communication, developed by Vinton Cerf and Bob Kahn with foundational protocols.
Advantages of Science and Technology in Society
- Enhancements in Medical Technology improve health outcomes.
- Better understanding of the World aids in scientific progress.
- Development of effective Devices increases convenience and functionality.
- The Internet facilitates global communication and information access.
- Improved Education methods enhance learning experiences.
- Innovative Energy Generation methods contribute to sustainability.
Disadvantages and Ethical Dilemmas
- Environmental Degradation results from industrial activities and technological waste.
- Rise in Cybercrime poses security threats to individuals and organizations.
- Increased Addiction to online media impacts mental health and social interactions.
- Unemployment rises due to automation replacing human jobs.
- Unintended Consequences emerge from new technologies, complicating ethical considerations.
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Test your understanding of the definitions and relationships between science, technology, and society. This quiz explores fundamental concepts of how scientific knowledge and technological skills contribute to nation-building. Engage with key terms and their meanings in a systematic context.
