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What percentage of typical Filipino households own a mobile phone?
What percentage of typical Filipino households own a mobile phone?
Which invention is credited to Charles Babbage?
Which invention is credited to Charles Babbage?
What year did Synovate declare 67% product ownership in mobile phones in the Philippines?
What year did Synovate declare 67% product ownership in mobile phones in the Philippines?
How many active Facebook accounts are reported in the Philippines?
How many active Facebook accounts are reported in the Philippines?
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What is the percentage of Filipino households owning a laptop or netbook?
What is the percentage of Filipino households owning a laptop or netbook?
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What does the term 'technology' originate from?
What does the term 'technology' originate from?
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What role does television play in the lives of people according to the provided content?
What role does television play in the lives of people according to the provided content?
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Which ethical dilemma is commonly associated with technological advancements?
Which ethical dilemma is commonly associated with technological advancements?
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What significant technological development is attributed to Paul Gottlieb Nipkow?
What significant technological development is attributed to Paul Gottlieb Nipkow?
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What percentage of urban homes in the Philippines reportedly own at least one television set?
What percentage of urban homes in the Philippines reportedly own at least one television set?
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What common characteristic is highlighted about mobile phone usage among Filipinos?
What common characteristic is highlighted about mobile phone usage among Filipinos?
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Which of the following best describes the effect of technology on society?
Which of the following best describes the effect of technology on society?
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What problem is often caused by excessive reliance on technology?
What problem is often caused by excessive reliance on technology?
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Study Notes
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.
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