STS - Science, Technology, and Society Quiz

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STS - Science, Technology, and Society

E-jeepneys are electric vehicles that lead to less pollution than traditional jeepneys.
Gunpowder was a key technology in warfare that emerged during the Middle Ages.
Helix 100, an emerging ethical dilemma, refers to a device that can read people's thoughts.
Citizens App is a smartphone application used to report ongoing crimes.
Engine Power drives modern aircraft technology.
The Jacquard loom had a significant impact on textile production.
Poliphile is associated with the steam engine.
Studying STS is crucial to confront the moral and ethical implications of technological advancements.
Dr. Fe del Mundo, a prominent Filipino doctor, improvised medical tools and techniques, such as using a native laundry basket as a baby incubator.
Copernican paradigm shift revolutionized astronomy by proposing the heliocentric model, where the sun is the center of the solar system.
The Darwinian paradigm shift in biology introduced the theory of evolution, emphasizing that species change over time through natural selection.
The Freudian paradigm shift in psychology introduced psychoanalysis, emphasizing the unconscious mind's impact on human behavior.
The OL trap is a technology used for mosquito control.
Angel Alcala, a Filipino scientist, focused on biodiversity conservation.
Gavino Trono is a Filipino scientist who specialized in marine seaweeds.
Ramon Barba, a Filipino scientist, made significant contributions to mango tree pollination.
Freud's psychoanalysis is widely related to therapeutic approaches due to its concepts that shed light on human behavior and mental processes.
The heliocentric theory, which places the sun at the center of the solar system, was a groundbreaking discovery.
Formal education in the Philippines was established during the Spanish colonial period.
The Bureau of Science, dedicated to primary research, emerged during the American colonial period.
The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) provides central leadership in science and technology in the Philippines.
Baybayin is the ancient Philippine alphabet.
Windmills are a technology that generates renewable energy.
Dams are examples of "challenging forth" in technology, referring to the human ambition to control nature.
Art is associated with calculative standpoints, highlighting its ability to provide unique perspectives.
The DOST is responsible for several divisions related to science and technology; Food and Nutrition is not one of them.
Gloria Arroyo's administration is considered a golden age in technology in the Philippines due to the passage of numerous technology-related laws.
President Duterte prioritized the science and technology sector, resulting in its growth by nearly 6 times.
According to Heidegger, art encourages people to think deeply about the world and their place within it.
Heidegger popularized the concept of meditative thinking.
Enframing is the term used to explain the way in which technology shapes our understanding and relationship with the world.
Aristotle referred to happiness as "Instrumental Good," something that is desired for its own sake.
Happiness is considered the ultimate good according to Aristotle.
Wisdom is an example of a moral virtue.
Good life is the state of being happy.
Nicomachean Ethics is an ethical work written by Aristotle.
Joy cited nanobots as an example of a technology with the potential for great harm.
Murphy's Law is a principle that states that anything that can go wrong will go wrong.
A&B are the explanations for the rapid increase of computer power.
AI (Artificial Intelligence) is a technology used in the BPO (Business Process Outsourcing) industry.
Integral human rights are those that are essential to the existence and dignity of all human beings.
Article 27 (letter a) of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights encompasses issues related to human rights and scientific advancements.
UNESCO 198 is an organization concerned with the welfare of humans involved in scientific activities.
Article 27 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights protects scientific issues.
Ted Kaczynski, also known as the "Unabomber," is associated with Murphy's Law.