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**Science, Technology and Society** - Science, Technology and Society (STS) Is an interdisciplinary field that studies the conditions under which the production, distribution and utilization of scientific knowledge and technological systems occur. SCIENCE\ - comes from the Latin word...

**Science, Technology and Society** - Science, Technology and Society (STS) Is an interdisciplinary field that studies the conditions under which the production, distribution and utilization of scientific knowledge and technological systems occur. SCIENCE\ - comes from the Latin word [ **scientia**], meaning 'knowledge.' \- a process to solve problems and develop an understanding of nature that involves testing, possible answer. - **[Systematic]** -- Step by step, organized procedures. \*Gather Information \*Create Hypothesis \*Experimentation \*Conclusion **[CHARACTERISTICS OF SCIENCE]** - **SCIENCE AS AN [IDEA]** \- this includes all the ideas, theories and even available systematic explanations and observation that explains the natural and physical world. - **SCIENCE AS AN [INTELLECTUAL ACTIVITY]** -this includes the systematic observations and experimentation of natural and physical world. - **SCIENCE AS A [BODY OF KNOWLEDGE]** -a field of study, or body of knowledge that process the learning about natural and physical world. - **SCIENCE AS A [PERSONAL AND SOCIAL ACTIVITY]** \- this will explain that science is both knowledge and activities done by humans to further develop better understanding of the world around us. **[STEPS]** This is the process of establishing facts through testing and experimentation. TECHNOLOGY -comes from the Greek word **[techne]**, [meaning skill or cunning of hand.] It involves the use of scientific knowledge and empirical know how for the production, improvement, and distribution of goods and services, as well as the satisfaction of other material needs. **BENEFITS FROM THE ADVANCEMENT OF TECHNOLOGIES** - Healthcare - Enhanced the quality and quantity - Urbanization SOCIETY a group of persons joined together for common purpose or by a common interest. **HOW TECHNOLOGY CHANGED OUR LIVES** - **Communication/Information** - **Advancement and Medicine** - **Convenient, Pleasure, Happiness** - **Economics** - **Enhanced Learning Skills** - **Digitalized day by day** - **Makes our live easier** **IMPACTS OF TECHNOLOGY ON OUR LIVES** - **Addicted to Technology** - **Negative Impacts** **[TECHNOLOGY INVOLVES 3 THINGS]** **[(inseparable)]** - **Tools** - **Technique** - **Procedure** **PROBLEM FACED BY MILLIONS OF PEOPLE (Depletion of Natural Resources)** - Fake news - Over reliant technology -- **DEPENDENCY** - Plagiarism - Cyberbullying/ Theft - Artificial Intelligence/ Social Media - Job Displacement/ Unemployment - E-toxic Waste - Mental Health issue **SCIENCE HAS INFLUENCED SOCIETY** 1. **[Improved Health Care]** - **Better treatment** - **Online Doctors** - **Improved overall quality of health care** - **Advancement and scientific medicine** - **Reduced mortality range** 2. **[Agricultural Revolution]** - **Improved crops yield production** - **Hybrid seeds** 3. **[Technological Advancements]** 4. **[Industrialization]** 5. **[Environmental Awareness]** - **Plant a tree** - **Genetically Modified Organism (GMO)** **HOW SOCIETY SHAPED SCIENCE** - **[Policy and Regulations]** - **Rules, Regulation** - **[Education and Training]** - **[Collaboration and Communication]** **HISTORICAL DEVELOPMENT OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY IN THE WORLD** - **Ancient Times** - **Medieval / Middle Age** - **Modern Age**