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What is the main reason for the progress of technology?
What is the main reason for the progress of technology?
- The community's influence on technological advancements
- The changing times and environment
- The inventions of technological devices
- The brilliance, creativeness, and power of the human mind (correct)
What is a common issue that arises from the misuse of technological devices?
What is a common issue that arises from the misuse of technological devices?
- Social media addiction
- Environmental pollution
- Ethical dilemmas (correct)
- Technological breakdowns
What is the main purpose of television sets, according to the content?
What is the main purpose of television sets, according to the content?
- Transportation
- Education
- Platform for advertisements and information dissemination (correct)
- Communication
What percentage of rural homes own at least one television set, according to Kantar Media?
What percentage of rural homes own at least one television set, according to Kantar Media?
What is a benefit of technology to humanity?
What is a benefit of technology to humanity?
What is the current count of households with television sets in the Philippines, according to the survey?
What is the current count of households with television sets in the Philippines, according to the survey?
What is a common place where technological devices can be easily found?
What is a common place where technological devices can be easily found?
What are the 'celebrities' of technology mentioned in the content?
What are the 'celebrities' of technology mentioned in the content?
What is the main purpose of the Anti-Wire Tapping Act (RA No. 4200)?
What is the main purpose of the Anti-Wire Tapping Act (RA No. 4200)?
What is the focus of The Human Security Act of 2007 (RA 9372)?
What is the focus of The Human Security Act of 2007 (RA 9372)?
What is a common violation of privacy in social media?
What is a common violation of privacy in social media?
What is a primary function of mobile phones?
What is a primary function of mobile phones?
What is a role of television in the Philippines?
What is a role of television in the Philippines?
What is a common use of television?
What is a common use of television?
What is a characteristic of television?
What is a characteristic of television?
What is a role of technology in the lives of people?
What is a role of technology in the lives of people?
Who is credited with sending images through wires with the aid of a rotating metal disc in the late 1800s?
Who is credited with sending images through wires with the aid of a rotating metal disc in the late 1800s?
What was the resolution of the 'electric telescope' invented by Paul Gottlieb Nipkow?
What was the resolution of the 'electric telescope' invented by Paul Gottlieb Nipkow?
What was the primary purpose of mobile phones when they were first introduced?
What was the primary purpose of mobile phones when they were first introduced?
What is a characteristic of mobile phones that makes them convenient?
What is a characteristic of mobile phones that makes them convenient?
What percentage of product ownership was declared in the Philippines according to a survey conducted by Synovate in 2010?
What percentage of product ownership was declared in the Philippines according to a survey conducted by Synovate in 2010?
What is a common use of mobile phones among young Filipinos?
What is a common use of mobile phones among young Filipinos?
What was the contribution of Alan Archibald Campbell-Swinton and Boris Rosing to the development of television?
What was the contribution of Alan Archibald Campbell-Swinton and Boris Rosing to the development of television?
What is the significance of the invention of television in the late 1800s and early 1900s?
What is the significance of the invention of television in the late 1800s and early 1900s?
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Study Notes
Technology and Humanity
- Technology keeps progressing due to changing times and environment, and the ever-progressing human mind.
- Despite being helpful, technology is not immune to criticisms and backlash.
Technological Devices in the Home
- Television sets, mobile phones, and computers are commonly found in homes and are often referred to as the "celebrities" of technology.
- According to Kantar Media, 92% of urban homes and 70% of rural homes own at least one television set.
- The Philippines has a high count of households with television sets, reaching 15,135 million.
Television
- Mainly used as a platform for advertisements and information dissemination.
- Remains the most used avenue for advertisement companies worldwide.
Digital Surveillance and Privacy
- The Anti-Wire Tapping Act (RA No. 4200) prohibits and penalizes wiretapping without authorization from all parties involved.
- The Human Security Act of 2007 (RA 9372) allows surveillance of terrorism suspects and interception of communications between members of outlawed terrorist organizations.
- There have been several reports of privacy violations in social media, including circulation of private images and videos without consent, identity theft, and unauthorized posting.
Roles of Technological Advancements
- Television sets, mobile phones, and computers/laptops have different functions and roles in people's lives.
- Television is used for recreation, stress relief, and as a platform for propagandas and advocacies.
- Mobile phones are primarily used for communication, offering services like texting and calling, as well as for surfing and taking pictures.
History of Technological Inventions
- Paul Gottlieb Nipkow, a German student, invented the "electric telescope" in the late 1800s, which could send images through wires with a rotating metal disc.
- In 1907, Alan Archibald Campbell-Swinton and Boris Rosing created a new system of television using a cathode ray tube and mechanical scanner system.
Mobile Phone Usage in the Philippines
- Filipinos widely use mobile phones for various purposes, including communication, surfing, and taking pictures.
- In 2010, 67% of Filipinos owned mobile phones, with young Filipinos considering it a must-have item.
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