Science, Technology and Society (GEC 103) Introductory Concepts PDF

SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY AND SOCIETY (GEC 103) Adelgundo A. Agaloos Jr, EdD  SCIENCE Any system of knowledge that is concerned with the physical world and its phenomena and that entails unbiased observations and systemic experimentation. It involves a pursuit of knowledge covering general truths or the...

SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY AND SOCIETY (GEC 103) Adelgundo A. Agaloos Jr, EdD  SCIENCE Any system of knowledge that is concerned with the physical world and its phenomena and that entails unbiased observations and systemic experimentation. It involves a pursuit of knowledge covering general truths or the operations of fundamental laws. 2  TECHNOLOGY The application of scientific knowledge to the practical aims of human life - to the change and manipulation of the human environment. 3  FUNDAMENTAL DIFFERENCES BETWEEN SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY SCIENCE (THEORY) TECHNOLOGY (PRACTICE) Search for knowledge Practical application of knowledge Way of understanding ourselves and the physical Way of adapting ourselves to the physical world world Process of asking questions and finding answers Process of finding solutions to human problems then creating broad generalizations to make lives easier and better Looks for order or patterns in the physical world Looks for ways to control the physical world Evaluated by how well the facts support the Evaluated by how well it works conclusion or theory Limited by the ability to collect relevant facts Limited by financial costs and safety concerns Discoveries give rise to technological advances Advances give rise to scientific discoveries 4  SCIENCE Makes possible the TECHNOLOGY discovery of previously unknown products medical procedure processes Gives rise to economic/business models UNKNOWN new elements industrial systems communication technologies Innovations -- products MORE SCIENTIFIC Yields more DISCOVERIES inventions  SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY SOCIETY 1. Affects peoples’ perspective/mindset, behavior, values, and lifestyle 2. Affects economic activities, working conditions, working habits 3. Affects health and environment 4. Affects education – content, pedagogy, delivery What is Genetic Engineering? https://theconversation.com/what-is-gene-editing-and-how-could-it-shape-our-futur e-199025 https://www.sunstar.com.ph/article/165296/Feature/LO OK-Joel-Cruz-poses-with-Russian-surrogate-biological- mom-of-his-kids What is Biotechnology? https://www.bio.org/what-biotechnology https://allianceforscience.cornell.edu/blog/2019/01/gmo-corn-transforming-farmers-live s-philippines/ What is Nanotechnology? https://www.nationalgeographic.org/encyclopedia/nanotechnology/ Thank you for your attention. 21