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Introduction to Science, Technology, and Society

• The presentation explores the intersection of technology and humanity.
• Students will learn about the development of technology and its impact on society.
• The presentation will cover specific examples like television sets, mobile phones, computers, and robotics.
• The presentation discusses the role of these technologies and the ethical dilemmas they present.

Objectives

• Students should understand the different technological advancements.
• Students should discuss the historical development of science and technology in the Philippines.
• Students should understand how technology and humanity interact.

Technology

• "Technology" comes from the Greek words "techne" (art) and "logos" (word), essentially a discussion about art.
• Concepts like machines and tools also relate to "technology."
• Technological advancements affect nearly every person in society, either directly or indirectly.
• People depend heavily on technology in their daily lives.

Table of Contents

• Introduction
• Television Sets, Mobile Phones, Computers: and Humanity
• Roles of Technological Advancements
• Ethical Dilemmas Caused by Technological Advancements
• Robotics and Humanity
• Roles Played by Robotics
• Ethical Dilemmas and Robotics

Television

• Kantar Media reports 92% of urban and 70% of rural Filipino homes have a TV.
• TV ownership has reached over 15 million households.
• Television is a significant medium for advertisements.
• Almost everyone uses TV.
• Television significantly impacts people's lives.

History of Television

• Paul Gottlieb Nipkow (1860-1940): successful in transmitting images through wires using a rotating metal disk (Nipkow Disk), creating an "Electric Telescope" with 18 lines of resolution.
• Alan Archibald Campbell-Swinton and Boris Rosing introduced the Cathode Ray Tube alongside mechanical scanning systems, innovating television.
• The Cathode Ray Tube is a critical component within televisions.

Mobile Phones

• Filipinos use mobile phones frequently across locations.
• More than half the Filipino population owns at least one mobile phone.
• Synovate reported 67% mobile phone ownership in the Philippines in 2010.
• Mobile phones are indispensable for many Filipinos, particularly young adults.
• On April 3, 1973, Martin Cooper made the first cellphone call, calling a competitor.

Computers and Laptops

• Not all Filipino families own computers or laptops.
• Most computer and laptop sales are to businesses and schools.
• There's a significant growth of internet users in the Philippines, leading to problems with internet providers.
• Charles Babbage is considered the inventor of the automatic digital computer.
• The Osborne 1, released in 1981, is considered the first true portable computer.

Devices in Filipino Households

• A standard Filipino household typically owns four devices: mobile phones, smartphones, tablets, desktops/laptops and smart TVs.

Facts about Filipinos and the Internet

• Mobile phone subscriptions reach 119 million.
• Filipinos spend about 3.2 hours per day on mobile phones and 5.2 hours on desktop computers.
• The Philippines has one of the highest digital populations worldwide.
• Active Facebook accounts exceed 47 million in the Philippines.
• The Philippine application market is a rapidly growing sector in Southeast Asia.