Technology: Convenience, Pleasure, and Happiness

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What percentage of rural homes in the Philippines own at least one television set?

80%

90%

70% (correct)

60%

What is a common consequence of misusing technology?

Enhanced pleasure

Increased happiness

Production of bad results (correct)

Improved communication

What is the name of the German student who successfully sent images through wires with the aid of a rotating metal disk?

Paul Gottlieb Lenin

Paul Gottlieb Nipkow (correct)

Paul Gottlieb Marx

Paul Gottlieb Kant

What is the total number of households with a television set in the Philippines, according to Noda (2012)?

15.135M Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the reasons why technology has become a necessity?

Because it provides convenience Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the device that Paul Gottlieb Nipkow used to send images through wires?

Rotating metal disk Signup and view all the answers

What was the name of the invention created by Alan Archibald Campbell-Swinton and Boris Rosing in 1907?

Electric Telescope Signup and view all the answers

According to the Synovate survey in 2010, what percentage of Filipinos owned at least one mobile phone?

67% Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary use of mobile phones, according to the content?

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

Who is credited with designing the Analytical Engine, which is the basis for modern computers?

Charles Babbage Signup and view all the answers

What was the name of the first true portable computer released in 1981?

Osborne 1 Signup and view all the answers

What is the average time spent by Filipinos on mobile phones daily?

3.2 hours Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of Filipinos consider mobile phones as a necessity in life?

30% Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary focus of the first generation of computers?

Improving performance Signup and view all the answers

What is the estimated number of mobile phone subscriptions in the Philippines?

119 million Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of television, according to the content?

Platform for advertisements and information dissemination Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary meaning of the Greek word 'techne' in the context of technology?

Art Signup and view all the answers

In the 17th century, what was the concept of technology primarily used to discuss?

Applied arts Signup and view all the answers

What is the modern perspective on technology in society?

A necessity Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the Greek word 'logos' in the context of technology?

It means word Signup and view all the answers

How has technology impacted human life in the modern era?

It has become a necessity Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Technology and Its Impact on Society

Technology has become a necessity in today's society, with almost all activities requiring its use.
Convenience, pleasure, and happiness are some of the advantages of technology.
However, technology can also be misused, leading to negative consequences.

Television Sets

92% of urban homes and 70% of rural homes in the Philippines own at least one television set.
The current count of households with TV sets has reached 15.135 million.
Paul Gottlieb Nipkow, a German student, invented the "electric telescope" in the late 1800s, which led to the development of television.
The first television system was created by Alan Archibald Campbell-Swinton and Boris Rosing in 1907.
Television serves as a platform for advertisements, information dissemination, recreation, stress relief, and bonding with family members.

Mobile Phones

Filipinos love to use their mobile phones anywhere, anytime, and consider it a must-have technology.
More than half of the Filipino population owns at least one mobile phone.
1 out of 3 Filipinos cannot live without a mobile phone.
Martin Cooper made the world's first mobile phone call on April 3, 1973.
The first commercial mobile phone was made available to the public in 1983.
Mobile phones are primarily used for communication, surfing the internet, photography, and other applications.

Computers and Laptops

Not all Filipino families can own a computer or laptop, but they are commonly used in offices, businesses, and schools.
Charles Babbage designed the Analytical Engine, which is the basic framework of computers.
Computers can be classified into three generations, each with its own improvements.
The first true portable computer was released in April 1981.
Computers are used for surfing the internet, communication, gaming, and other applications.

Technology and Humanity

A typical household owns at least four devices: a mobile phone, smartphone, tablet, desktop, laptop, and smart TV.
Filipinos spend approximately 3.2 hours on mobile and 5.2 hours on desktop daily.
Mobile phone subscription is at 119 million.
The interplay between technology and humanity raises dilemmas, such as the necessity of technology vs. want.

Learning Outcomes

Know the different technological advancements in society.
Discuss the development of science and technology in the Philippines.
Discuss the effects of the interplay between technology and humanity through the dilemmas they face.

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Explore the advantages and disadvantages of technology in our daily lives, including its impact on communication and humanity.