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What period in history is known for significant advancements in science and technology, such as the development of algebra and the concept of zero?
What period in history is known for significant advancements in science and technology, such as the development of algebra and the concept of zero?
When did the Information Age begin?
When did the Information Age begin?
Which era is commonly associated with the rise of universities, scholasticism, and the preservation of ancient Greek and Roman texts in monasteries?
Which era is commonly associated with the rise of universities, scholasticism, and the preservation of ancient Greek and Roman texts in monasteries?
What technological revolution is known for changing the way information is stored and accessed, leading to a significant increase in data availability?
What technological revolution is known for changing the way information is stored and accessed, leading to a significant increase in data availability?
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During which period did the Philippines experience significant advancements in science and technology?
During which period did the Philippines experience significant advancements in science and technology?
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Which intellectual movement challenged traditional beliefs in Europe and emphasized reason, observation, and experimentation?
Which intellectual movement challenged traditional beliefs in Europe and emphasized reason, observation, and experimentation?
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What is considered the first recognized technology in the ancient age?
What is considered the first recognized technology in the ancient age?
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Which period is known as the Modern Age according to the text?
Which period is known as the Modern Age according to the text?
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Which intellectual revolution is associated with the concept of the Earth revolving around the Sun?
Which intellectual revolution is associated with the concept of the Earth revolving around the Sun?
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During which period in history did the Middle Age occur?
During which period in history did the Middle Age occur?
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Which country is specifically mentioned in the text under 'History of Science and Technology in the Philippines'?
Which country is specifically mentioned in the text under 'History of Science and Technology in the Philippines'?
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Which era is associated with the scientific method and its application to research according to the text?
Which era is associated with the scientific method and its application to research according to the text?
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During the Information Age, what became one of the most important commodities due to progress in electronics and computers?
During the Information Age, what became one of the most important commodities due to progress in electronics and computers?
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In the context of the Information Age, what revolutionary aspect of biology was highlighted?
In the context of the Information Age, what revolutionary aspect of biology was highlighted?
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Which historical figures were associated with the concept of people being viewed as complicated mechanical machines during Galileo's and Newton's time?
Which historical figures were associated with the concept of people being viewed as complicated mechanical machines during Galileo's and Newton's time?
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What is the modern representation of the human mind according to the text?
What is the modern representation of the human mind according to the text?
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Who were credited with inventing the microchip during the Information Age?
Who were credited with inventing the microchip during the Information Age?
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What major shift occurred in the labor force during the transition from the Industrial era to the Information Age as mentioned in the text?
What major shift occurred in the labor force during the transition from the Industrial era to the Information Age as mentioned in the text?
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Study Notes
The Information Age (1973-2003)
- The focus of Science and Technology (S&T) shifted to "information" itself, handling and conveying it.
- Progress in electronics and computers made information a valuable commodity.
Advances in Biology
- Genetics revolutionized information science with the discovery of recombinant DNA.
- The immune system is also an information system.
Changing View of Human Mind
- In Galileo's and Newton's time, people were viewed as complicated mechanical machines.
- Today, the human mind is seen as a complicated computer.
Key Historical Figures
- Thomas Alva Edison, Alexander Graham Bell, and Henry Ford were influential in the Industrial era.
- Steven Jobs and William Gates played a significant role in the Information Age.
Shift in Labor Force
- Previously, the majority of the labor force was engaged in manufacturing goods.
- Now, the majority are engaged in supplying services.
Historical Eras
- The Ancient Age, Middle Age, and Modern Age (Information Age) are distinct periods in history.
Intellectual Revolutions
- Copernican, Darwinian, Freudian, and Scientific Method are significant revolutions in history.
History of Science and Technology in the Philippines
- The course aims to discuss the interactions between S&T and society throughout history.
Early Technology
- Stone tools, made by Homo habilis or Homo rudolfensis, were the first recognized technology, dating back 25,000,000 years.
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Description
Explore the transformation brought by the Information Age where handling and conveying information became crucial. Discover the significance of electronics, computers, and advances in biology, particularly in genetics and the immune system.
