17 Questions
What is the origin of the word 'technology'?
From Greek words meaning art and word
How are people in society affected by technology according to the text?
Directly affected
What percentage of urban homes in the Philippines own at least one television set according to Kantar Media?
70%
Who was successful in sending images through wires using a rotating metal disk known as the Nipkow disk?
Paul Gottlieb Nipkow
What ethical dilemmas are mentioned in the text regarding technology?
Invention for bad results
What did Paul Gottlieb Nipkow refer to his invention as?
'Electric telescope'
What is the average daily time spent on mobile phones and desktops by Filipinos?
3.2 hours on mobile, 5.2 hours on desktop
Which country has one of the highest digital populations in the world?
Philippines
What does autonomy refer to in the context of robotics?
Ability to perform tasks without human intervention
How many active Facebook accounts are there in the Philippines?
47 million
What are some roles played by technological advancements mentioned in the text?
Television sets, mobile phones, computers, and laptops
What is the main difference between Filipinos' ownership of mobile phones and computers/laptops based on the text?
Filipinos are more likely to own a mobile phone than a computer or laptop due to affordability.
In what year was the first true portable, full-featured computer, the Osborne 1, released according to the text?
1981
What was the weight of the first mobile phone, Motorola DynaTAC 8000x, mentioned in the text?
1.1 kg
Who is considered the father of the computer according to the text?
Charles Babbage
What percentage of Filipinos own at least one mobile phone according to the Synovate research company as mentioned in the text?
67%
Why is it mentioned that most profits gained by computer and laptop manufacturers come from offices, businesses, or schools in the text?
Personal ownership of computers and laptops among Filipinos is not as widespread.
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