Technology and Its Impact

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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?

Social media addiction

Environmental pollution

Ethical dilemmas (correct)

Technological breakdowns

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?

70% Signup and view all the answers

What is a benefit of technology to humanity?

Being very helpful to people Signup and view all the answers

What is the current count of households with television sets in the Philippines, according to the survey?

15,135 million Signup and view all the answers

What is a common place where technological devices can be easily found?

Home Signup and view all the answers

What are the 'celebrities' of technology mentioned in the content?

Television Sets, Mobile Phones, and Computers Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of the Anti-Wire Tapping Act (RA No. 4200)?

To prohibit and penalize wiretapping Signup and view all the answers

What is the focus of The Human Security Act of 2007 (RA 9372)?

To secure the state and protect people from terrorism Signup and view all the answers

What is a common violation of privacy in social media?

Unauthorized posting of private images and videos Signup and view all the answers

What is a primary function of mobile phones?

Offering services like texting and calling Signup and view all the answers

What is a role of television in the Philippines?

Good platform for different propagandas and advocacies Signup and view all the answers

What is a common use of television?

Recreational activity and good stress reliever Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of television?

It is a relatively old technology Signup and view all the answers

What is a role of technology in the lives of people?

It plays different roles and functions Signup and view all the answers

Who is credited with sending images through wires with the aid of a rotating metal disc in the late 1800s?

Paul Gottlieb Nipkow Signup and view all the answers

What was the resolution of the 'electric telescope' invented by Paul Gottlieb Nipkow?

18 lines of resolution Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary purpose of mobile phones when they were first introduced?

Texting and calling Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of mobile phones that makes them convenient?

They can fit in a pocket or bag Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of product ownership was declared in the Philippines according to a survey conducted by Synovate in 2010?

67 percent Signup and view all the answers

What is a common use of mobile phones among young Filipinos?

For different purposes other than communication Signup and view all the answers

What was the contribution of Alan Archibald Campbell-Swinton and Boris Rosing to the development of television?

They created a new system of television using cathode ray tube Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the invention of television in the late 1800s and early 1900s?

It gave rise to two types of television systems Signup and view all the answers

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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Explore the role of technology in our daily lives, from transportation to communication and education. Learn how technology is shaping our world and its various uses.