Questions and Answers
What percentage of rural homes in the Philippines own at least one television set?
What is a common consequence of misusing technology?
What is the name of the German student who successfully sent images through wires with the aid of a rotating metal disk?
What is the total number of households with a television set in the Philippines, according to Noda (2012)?
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What is one of the reasons why technology has become a necessity?
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What is the name of the device that Paul Gottlieb Nipkow used to send images through wires?
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What was the name of the invention created by Alan Archibald Campbell-Swinton and Boris Rosing in 1907?
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According to the Synovate survey in 2010, what percentage of Filipinos owned at least one mobile phone?
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What was the primary use of mobile phones, according to the content?
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Who is credited with designing the Analytical Engine, which is the basis for modern computers?
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What was the name of the first true portable computer released in 1981?
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What is the average time spent by Filipinos on mobile phones daily?
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What percentage of Filipinos consider mobile phones as a necessity in life?
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What was the primary focus of the first generation of computers?
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What is the estimated number of mobile phone subscriptions in the Philippines?
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What is the primary role of television, according to the content?
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What is the primary meaning of the Greek word 'techne' in the context of technology?
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In the 17th century, what was the concept of technology primarily used to discuss?
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What is the modern perspective on technology in society?
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What is the significance of the Greek word 'logos' in the context of technology?
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How has technology impacted human life in the modern era?
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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.
