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WHAT IS GOOD LIFE STS (WEEK 9)

What is the good life? Happiness
 People have different ideas of what constitutes the good life. - is the ultimate end of human action which people pursue for its own sake. A
 Wrong pursuits may lead to tragic consequences. communication and material.
 Correct pursuits may lead to flourishing.  Ex. Financial stability for one’s family, the power achieved from
 Therefore, be careful what you dream for winning the elections, or the harmony and peace as a reward
What is meant by good life? for taking care of the environment. All these and more are
 Living In comfort and luxury with few problems or worries pursued for the sake of happiness.
 Characterized by happiness from living and doing well  It is that which comes from living a life of virtue, a life of
 Content excellence, manifested from the personal to the global scale.
Good Life Happiness to Aristotle
- marked by happiness brought about by virtues human actions and decisions - “Happiness depend on ourselves.”
that affect the individual self and the greater community. It is characterized by - central purpose of human life and a goal in itself.
a life of flourishing of oneself and of other. - depends on the cultivation of virtue.
Truth - a genuinely happy life required the fulfillment of a broad range of conditions,
-aim of theoretical sciences. It is the quality of being true. It is a quality of the including physical as well as mental well-being.
propositions which underlie correctly-used statements. Happiness as the Ultimate Purpose of Human Existence
“Good” -happiness is the final end or goal that encompasses the totality of one’s life.
- is the end goal of the practical ones. -It is not something that can be gained or lost in a few hours, like pleasurable
Aristotle sensations.
- first philosopher who approached the problem of reality from a scientific -It is more like the ultimate value of your life as lived up to this moment,
lens. measuring how well you have lived up to your full potential as a human being
-He is the first thinker who dabbed into the complex problematization of the Virtue
end goal of life: Happiness. - plays a significant role in the living and attainment of the
-He thinks that happiness is the end of everything that we do. We may not good life. The constant practice of the good no matter how
realized but the end goal of everything that we do is happiness. difficult the circumstances.
- “According to Aristotle, human activities aim at some good. Every art and  Ex. a. Making sure that one avoids sugary and processed foods to
human inquiry and similarly every action and pursuits thought to aim at some keep healthy is an activity that expresses virtue.
good.”  b. Taking care of the environment through proper waste
- Everyone is moving towards the good. management which results in a clean environment that can add to
Aristotle’s view of good life people’s well-being and happiness.
-the activity of the soul is accordance to virtue. Virtue/s
o Believe the good for humans is the maximum realization of what -behavior showing high moral standard.
was unique to humans. -“paragons or virtue”
o The good for humans was to reason well. Kinds of Virtue
o The task of reason was to teach humans how to act virtuously, and a. Intellectual Virtue
the exercise faculties in accordance with virtue. - quality of mind & character that promote critical thinking, and the pursuit of
Plato truth.
- thought that things in the world are not real and are only copies of the  These are the deep personal qualities or character strengths.
real in the world of forms. These are wisdom, which governs ethical behavior, and
Two aspects of Reality: understanding.
a. World of forms  They include: intellectual responsibility, perseverance, open-
- entities are only copies of the ideal and the models and the forms are only mindedness, empathy, integrity, intellectual courage,
real entities. confidence in reason, love of truth, intellectual humility,
- It is the essential basis of reality. imaginativeness, curiosity, fair-mindedness, and autonomy.
b. World of matter b. Moral Virtue
- it is an international art and media project investigating primary materials - dispositions or habits of living that deal with the whole person . For example,
(fossil, mineral, agrarian, maritime) and the complex ecologies of which they prudence, justice, fortitude and temperance are moral virtues.
are a part.  We learn moral virtue primarily through habit & practice rather than
- the things are changing and impermanent. through reasoning & instruction.
Happiness as the Goal of a Good Life  Moral virtues cannot exist without intellectual virtues. Moral virtue
John Stuart Mill can exist without certain intellectual virtues, e.g., wisdom, scientific
- declared the Greatest Happiness Principle by saying that an action is right as far as it knowledge, and art. But moral virtue cannot exist without
maximizes the attainment of happiness for the greatest number of understanding and prudence.
people.
 He said that individual happiness of each individual happiness of each
individual should be prioritized and collectively dictates the kind of action
that should be endorsed.
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 C. Stoicism
Science and Technology and Good Life - teaches the development of self-control and fortitude as a means of
- S&T is also the improvement towards good life. overcoming destructive emotions.
- S&T are one of the highest expressions of human faculties.  For Stoics, to generate happiness, one must learn to distance
- S&T allow us to thrive and flourish if we desire it. oneself and be apathetic. This means that Happiness can be
- S&T may corrupt a person attained by a careful practice of apathy meaning to indifferent.
- S&T with virtue can help an individual to be out of danger. Some things are not within our control. The sooner we realize this,
School of Thoughts the happier we can.
A. Materialism  The philosophy asserts that virtue (such as wisdom) is happiness
- form of philosophical monism which holds that matter is the fundamental and judgment should be based on behavior, rather than words. That
substance in nature, and that all things, including mental aspects and we don't control and cannot rely on external events, only ourselves
consciousness, are results of material interactions. and our responses.
- An example of materialism is explaining love in terms of material things. WHAT IS THEISM?
Valuing a new car over friendships is an example. D. Theism
* Is a realist philosophy of science, which holds that the world is, material; all - the belief in the existence of one or more divinities or deities(gods) that exist
phenomena in the universe consist of “matter in motion” according to natural within the universe. The ultimate basis of happiness for theist is the
laws. communication with God.
* Materialism asserts the primacy of the material world: matter precedes  Most people find the meaning of their lives using Godas a fulcrum of
thought. Thought is a reflection of material world. their existence.
Democritus and Leucippus  The world where we are in is only just a temporary reality where we
- the first materialists who led a school whose primary belief is that the world have to maneuver around while waiting for the ultimate return to
is made up of and is controlled by the tiny indivisible units in the world the hands of God.
called atoms. WHAT IS THEISM?
- “Most people who are clinging on to material wealth as the primary source -The belief in the existence of a supernatural God
of the meaning of their existence.” “The belief that God is, and atheism, the belief that God is not, are not simply
WHAT IS HEDONISM? two beliefs…They are two fundamental ways of seeing the whole of existence.
B. Hedonism The one, theism, sees existence as ultimately meaningful, as having some
- philosophy that pleasure is the most important pursuit of mankind, and the meaning beyond itself; the other sees existence as having no meaning beyond
only thing that is good for an individual. itself.”
 This is led by Epicurus; this school of thought does not buy any  Theism is broadly defined as the belief in the existence of a
notion of afterlife like the materialist. Supreme Being or deities. The term often describes the classical
- Epicurus, school of thought does not buy any notion of afterlife like the conception of God.
materialist.  Atheism is commonly understood as non- acceptance or rejection of
DEFINITON theism in the broadest sense of theism, i.e. non-acceptance or
 The belief that pleasure is the most important thing in life rejection of belief in God or gods.
 The name derives from the Greek word for “delight” E. Humanism
 Hedone “pleasure” + ism = HEDONISM - emphasizes the value and agency of human beings, or the freedom of man
Hedonism to carve his own destiny and to legislate his own laws, free from shackles
 It is an ethical theory which holds that the supreme end of man of a God that monitors and controls. The man is literally the captain of his own
consists in the acquisitions of pleasure ship.
-sensible pleasures are the highest good of life - It is a philosophical stance that emphasizes the value and agency of human
 Morality is grounded on the pleasure or satisfaction that an act beings, individually and collectively. The meaning of the term humanism has
brings entails. fluctuated according to the successive intellectual movements which have
-The good action is the pleasant action. identified with it.
-The bad action is that which produces pain or unhappiness. Humanist
Hedonists, strive to maximize their total pleasure.  is applied to someone who concentrates on human activities and
 Pleasure has always been the priority. For them life is about possibilities, usually downplaying or denying the importance of God
obtaining and indulging in pleasure because life is limited. and a life after death.
 “Eat, drink and be merry for tomorrow we die.”  Humanist see themselves not merely as stewards of the creation but
WHAT IS STOICISM? as individuals who are in control of themselves and the world
-An ancient Greek philosophy that taught the virtue, the highest good, is outside them.
based on knowledge, and that the wise live in harmony with the divine.  Humanism as another school of thought espouses the freedom of
Reason a well as being indifferent to changes of fortune and to pleasure and man to carve his own destiny and to legislate his own laws, free
pain. Stoic philosophy was the conviction that the individual human could from the shackles of a God that monitors and controls.
apply reason to the information provided by his or her senses and develop a For humanist, man is literally the captain of his own ship.
true understanding of reality. Humanists believe that human experience and rational thinking provide the only
source of both knowledge and a moral code to live by. They reject the idea of
knowledge 'revealed' to human beings by gods, or in special books.
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b. Television Sets
When Technology and Humanity Cross (STS WEEK 10) -the ultimate medium for advertisement placements. It plays a great role in
Our world is in a period of transformative change & many the lives of the people.
of us surprised by the scale and pace of developments we It is mainly used as a platform for advertisements, different propagandas and
simply hadn’t anticipated. The advancement of technology advocacies and for information dissemination.
reshapes the essence of humanity and touch every aspects It can also be a good way to bond with one’s family members.
of life. Kantar Media
-most trusted television audience measurement providers. Reported that in
Several technological devices that can easily found inside the Philippines, the current count of households with television set already
the home, the most accessible place to anyone: reached 15. 135 million.
TECH AND EARLY HISTORY c. Computers and Laptops
THE ONSET OF FIRE Computer- machine or device that performs processes, calculations and
 Controlled source of heat and warmth operations based on instructions provided by a software or hardware
 Ability to cook food and increase types of food eaten program.
 Decrease in food related sickness in improved health It is designed to execute applications and provides a variety of solutions by
 Used a weapon to keep safe from predators combining integrated hardware and software components.
 Light source to illuminate the dark Before, the first design of computers was so big that it could occupy whole
 CONSISTENLY REPRODUCIBLE floors of buildings.
Laptops- sometimes called a notebook computer by manufacturers, a battery-
THE ONSET OF THE AGRICULTURAL REVOLUTION or AC- powered personal computer generally smaller than a briefcase that can
 Organized production of growing food- quantity, quality and variety easily be transported and conveniently used in temporary spaces such us on
 Advances in tools to enhance people’s ability to grow and airplanes, in libraries, temporary offices, and at meetings.
distribution food – mental work, plows, irrigation systems Osborne I
 Transportation systems with the invention of the wheel- opened up - (Orfano 2011) is the first true portable computer release in April 1981.
more markets and connected communities Analytical Engine
 Development of skilled trades – black smith, farming, retail markets -the basic framework of the computers designed by an English
and commerce Mathematician professor Charles Babbage.
 CONSISTENT SOURCE OF FOOD SUPPLY Here are some facts about Filipinos and their gadgets and the
Internet
-April 3,1973, Marin copper (senior engineering at Motorola, made the  Mobile phone subscription is at 119 million
world’s first mobile phone  Filipinos spend approximately 3.2 hours on mobile and 5.2 hours on
Weight: 1.1 kg measurement: 228.6x12744.4 desktop daily.
30 mins. Talk  Currently, the Philippines has one of the highest digital populations
10 hrs. charging in the world.
-Television sets, Mobile Phones, Computers and Humanity  There are now 47 million active Facebook accounts in the
* Home television: 92% urban & 70% rural Philippines.
(Kantar Media) 15,136 million  The Philippines is the fastest-growing application market in
Southeast Asia
Roles Played by These Technological Advancement The Cumulative Impact of Technology
A1. Television is mainly used as a platform for advertisements and information  During the technological eras, technology development only
dissemination considered society and financial benefits- very narrow scope.
2. Good stress reliever to families  No focus on the environment, wildlife or preservation of life outside
3. Used to different propagandas and advocacies of the human species.
B1. Mobile phones – for communication w/ interesting features; all-in-one  Driven by monetary gains and potential profits – health of the
device bottom line
C1. PC – surf internet and communicate  Increased pollution, uncontrollable toxic emissions, electronic
How do they differ? waste, toxic waste – non biodegradable garbage
a. Mobile Phones  Little regard for pollution control or clean technology- no thought for
- wireless handheld device that allows users to make and receive calls and to the future as long as the $$$v rolls in
send text messages that is use for communication.  Minimal understanding of health impact on people, wildlife, nature
- survey results showed that one in every 3 Filipinos cannot live without a and earth
mobile phone.
-mobile phones are necessities in life.
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THE CUMULATIVE IMPACT OF TECHNOLOGY

Man- constantly pursuit of the good life.  Advancement in Robotics has replaced need for humans to work in
Soul- the seat of our humanity and been the focused of attention of each goal some industries;
Human Dignity- ultimate core value of our existence. It is  Automotive, skilled trades, service industry and family farming
something that cannot be taken away.  Development of Artificial intelligent
Catholic Social Teaching states that each and every person has value, are  Development of genetically altered foods, plants and animals.
worthy of great respect and must be free from slavery, manipulation and  Sustaining life past natural causes because they can
exploitation.  Evolving disease – repetitive strain disorders & the emerging ‘sitting
It is in this kind of society that we are able to become fully human, more free, disease’
more rational and more loving. Robotics
“The Catholic Church proclaims that human life is sacred and that the dignity - branch of engineering that involves the conception, design, manufacture,
of the human person is the foundation of a moral vision for society. This belief and operation of robots.
is the foundation of all the principles of our social teaching.”. This field overlaps with electronics, computer science, artificial intelligence,
“The first violation of human dignity is humiliation. Humiliation: cause a loss of mechatronics, nanotechnology and bioengineering.
self-respect, dignity, pride, or the painful feeling arising from something It deals with the design, construction, operation, and use of robots, as well as
dishonorable. ... Basically, Human Dignity is the value or worth of a human. computer systems for their control, sensory feedback, and information
Universal Declaration of Human Rights processing. These technologies are used to develop machines that can
- global standard of fundamental human rights for universal recognition and substitute for humans and replicate human actions.
protection. ...Robots must never harm human beings.
“Everyone has absolute moral worth by virtue of being a human”. Germany- was one of the first countries to develop service robots.
Human Rights Engel Berger- father of the modern robotics industry., worked closely with
- basic rights and freedoms that belong to all of us, from birth until death. inventor George Devol, licensing patents and developing the first industrial
- include the right to life and liberty, freedom from slavery and torture, robot in the United States under the brand name “Unimate”.
freedom of opinion and expression, the right to work and education. ROBOTICS AND HUMANITY
Examples of rights and freedoms which are often thought of as human rights Robot
include civil and political rights, such as the right to life and liberty, freedom of - do a specific task but focus mainly in assisting their masters in their everyday
expression, and equality before the law; and social, cultural and economic. tasks.
- Robots are machine and often, or almost always, automatic, which means
Human rights include the right to life and liberty, freedom from slavery and that it is able to perform activities on its own without the aid of external
torture, freedom of opinion and expression, the right to work and education. variables like humans.
Everyone is entitled to these rights, without discrimination. - robots quickly emerging as a threat to the global workforce.
THE FIRST SEVEN ARTICLES OF THE UNIVERSAL - they are free from all other emotional, physical and mental noise that
DECLARATION OF HUMAN RIGHTS : humans experience.
- robots are equipped with better speed and endurance than humans.
1. Article 1: All human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights. KINDS OF ROBOT
They are endowed with reason and conscience and should act towards one a. Service Robot
another in a spirit of brotherhood. - robot that performs useful tasks for humans or equipment excluding
2. Article 2: Everyone is entitled to all rights and freedoms set forth in this industrial automation application.
declarations without distinction of any kind, such as race, color, sex, language, b. Personal Service Robot
religion, political or opinion, national or social origin, property, birth or either - service robot used for a non- commercial task, usually by laypersons.
Status. c. Professional Service Robot
3. Article 3: Everyone has the right to life, liberty and security of person. - service robot used for commercial task, usually operated by a property
4. Article 4: No one shall be held in slavery, slavery and the slave trade shall be trained operator.
prohibited in all their forms - Examples are cleaning robot for public places, delivery robot in offices or
5. Article 5: No one shall be subjected to torture or to cruel, in human or hospitals, firefighting robot, rehabilitation robot, and surgery robot in
degrading treatment or punishment. hospitals. In this context, an operator is a person designated to start,
6. Article 6: Everyone has the right to recognition everywhere as a person monitor, and stop the intended operation of a robot or a robot system.
before the law. The German Federal Ministry of Education and Research Service Robotics
7. Article 7: All are equal before the law and are entitled without any Innovation Lead Initiative sponsored a collaborative project called DESIRE
discrimination to equal protection of the law. (Deutsche Service Robotik Initiative-Germany Service Robotics Initiative)
All are entitled to equal protection against any discrimination in violation of with the following individual objectives:
this declaration and against any incitement to such discrimination. A. To achieve a technological edge toward attaining key functions and
ROBOTICS AND HUMANITY components that are suited for everyday use.
Defined: an actuated mechanism programmable in two or more axes with a B. To create a reference architecture for mobile manipulation.
degree of autonomy, moving within its environment, to perform intended C. To promote the convergence of technologies through integration into a
tasks. common technology platform
Autonomy- the ability to perform intended tasks based on current and D. To conduct pre competition research and development activities for new products
sensing/o human intervention. and technology transfer in startup enterprises in the field of service robotics.
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Some of the expected work to be performed by DESIRE are the following: Autonomy -the ability to perform intended tasks based on current state and
 “Clear up the kitchen table “– all objects on top of the kitchen table sensing without human intervention.
will be removed to where they belong a. Partial Autonomy- active human-robot interaction.
 “Fill the dishwasher”- the dirty dishes will be sorted correctly into b. Full Autonomy - excludes active human-robot interaction.
the dishwasher - A robot with full autonomy can perform actions or activities even without a
 Clear up this room” – all objects that are not in their proper places master telling it what should be done or what should be performed.
will be oved to where they belong. -The rise of the machines accompanying the progress in science and
Different machines that displayed the same mechanism and characteristics as technology may render humans to be useless.
the robots in the present. Manual Labor- physical work done by people, most especially
For example: in contrast to that done by machines, and to that done by working animals.
There was a wooden pigeon that could fly - It is most literally work done with the hands, and, by figurative
A talking doll extension, it is work done with any of the muscles and bones of the
Steam – powered robots body.
Hydraulically – operated statues that could speak and gesture. “Manual Labor is gradually being replaced by machinery.”
ROLES PLAYED BY ROBOTICS: “Computers become more and more sophisticated.”
 Primarily they used to ease the work load of mankind. Artificial Intelligence
 They were invented to make life more efficient and less stressful. -sometimes called machine intelligence, intelligence demonstrated by
 Robots are also used in factories to build things like cars, candy bars, machines, contrast to the natural intelligence by humans and other animals.
and electronics. Unemployment = is only one of the many ethical considerations in the
 Robots play different roles not only in the lives of the people but widespread use of artificial intelligence.
also in the society as a whole. - “In the future, when machines and robots become more human like, with all
 There are robots which made for pleasure that perform activities to the attendant feelings and thoughts, peoples may also have to consider the
entertain people. ethical treatment for artificial intelligence. The development of society along
 They can be found in amusement parks or exhibits. with science and technology gives rise to more and more complex issues. We
 There are some robots which were made to serve as toys that are able to protect and exercise human rights for everyone in our pursuit of
perform different activities but they are usually child friendly. the good life.
 Most robots today are used to do repetitive actions or jobs -It is important that in these developments human beings become more free,
considered too dangerous for humans. more rational, and more loving in our practice of science and technology.
Advantages of Robotics
The benefits of robots have increased their flexibility with being capable of
performing a variety of tasks and applications. They are more precise and
consistent than human workers.
Robots also allow for increased production and profit margin because they
can complete tasks faster.
ETHICAL CONSEQUENCES OF ROBOTS FORMULATED BY ISAAC ASIMOV:
a. Law One:
A robot may not injure a human being of through inaction, allow a human
being to come to harm.
b. Law Two:
A robot must obey the orders given it by human beings except where such
orders would conflict with the first law.
c. Law Three
A robot must protect its own existence as long as such protection does not
conflict with the first or second law.
ETHICAL DILEMMAS FACED BY ROBOTICS:
1. One of the dilemmas faced by robots is safety.
It is important to know who should be blamed and who should be held
responsible if someone’s safety is compromised by a robot. (the inventor /
maker or agent)
2. Emotional Component
This may seem a little absurd as of the moment, but looking at how fast
technology progresses nowadays, it is not completely impossible for robots to
develop emotions.
It is interesting to know how people would react if the time comes when
robots can already feel pain and pleasure.
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TECHNOLOGY (STS WEEK 11)

 Technology is science or knowledge put into practical TECHNOLOGICAL ADVANCEMENT IN DIFFERENT FIELDS:
use to solve problems or invent useful tools. A.Constructions
CIVIL ENGINEERING
 Technology has the capability to bring people together -heavy bulldozer and tower crane were invented.
as well as enhances the social abilities of the today’s Home systems like plumbing, and heating food that had begun before World
youth War II continued progressing with a proliferation of electrical equipment.
WHY THE FUTURE DOES NOT NEED US. Spectacular skyscrapers, bridges, and dams all over the world, especially in the
United States, were constructed
Billy Joy -The Empire State Building = was built with its total height of 1250 ft and 102
- wrote a controversial essay “Why the future does not need stories, achieved a limit not exceeding 40 years.
us”. B. TRANSPORTATION
- genetics, nanotech, and robotics are threatening to make a. The 1950’s witnessed the coming of big jet -civil airliners
humans an endangered species. b.Air cushion vehicles were developed
o Vertical takeoff landing techniques of an
aircraft were successfully pioneered by a
These technologies offer untold promise: British military airplane.
 Genetic Engineering = may soon provide treatments, if o Air cushion vehicles were developed
not outright cures, for most diseases. C. Agriculture Food Production
o A highly effective insecticide was discovered.
 Nanotechnology and Nanomedicine= address yet more
o Technological innovation in food production was evidence by
ills, together they could significantly extend the average IRRADIATION TECHNIQUE. There was an increased mechanism of
life span and improve the quality of our lives. farming with the widespread use of pesticide an herbicide.
J. Robert Oppenheimer- brilliant physicist known as the o Scientific farming with careful breeding, controlled breeding and
“father of Atomic Bomb” mechanized handling techniques were also learned.
D. MATERIALS
- lead the atomic bombing of the Japanese cities of Hiroshima
o A Glass fiber molded to form motor car bodies and hulls a small
and Nagasaki in 1945 that killed over a hundred thousand ship.
people. o Carbon fiber utilized for high temperature turbine blades instead of
Freeman Dyson- shared his thoughts and sentiments as a metals.
scientist taking part in the development of nuclear power in his o Heat shields on space craft were made of ceramic that produce
materials resistant to high temperature.
documentary “The Day After Trinity”.
o new extensive for nonferrous metals, such
◦ADVANCEMENT OF TECHNOLOGY as:
◦Technological advancement is the generation of a. copper for electric conduction
information or the discovery of knowledge that advances the b. lead for shields in nuclear power installation
understanding of technology. c. tin for protective plating of less resistant materials
d. silver for photography
THE GREATEST INVENTIONS OF OUR TIME:
E. COMMUNICATION
1.DNA fingerprinting- laboratory technique used to establish a Radars- used on ships, airlines & in military stations to give early
link between biological evidence and a suspect in a criminal warning signals against aerial or sea attacks
investigation. Transistor- for computers, control engineering and
A DNA sample taken from a crime scene is compared with a communication techniques.
Space satellites- was developed in the 1960’s for telephone &
DNA sample from a suspect. If the two DNA profiles are a television communication, as well as relaying meteorological
match, then the evidence came from that suspect. photos & data.
 The Internet- global computer network providing a Magnetic tape- means of recording sounds and vision.
variety of information and communication facilities, Printing technique:
a) Photo type setting- conventional metal type replaced by
consisting of interconnected networks using
photographic image
standardized communication protocols. b) Xerography- dry copying process
 Wireless electricity- transmission of electrical energy Optical devices- zoom lenses with increased power of camera
without wires. . People often compare the wireless Laser- a powerful means of communication by long distance. It is also used in
transmission of electrical energy as being similar to the surgical technique.
Electromagnetic waves- used instead of light to venture into the structure of
wireless transmission of information, for example, the universe
radio, cell phones, or wi-fi internet.
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Radio telescope- pioneered after the World War II became the vital in the
satellite control & space research. Negative effects of technology and provide tips on
o Radio telescope have been directed towards the sun’s closets healthier ways to use it.
neighbor with the hope of receiving electromagnetic signals from A. Digital eye strain
the other species in the universe. According to the American Optometric Association (AOA),
F. Energy/POWER prolonged use of computers, tablets, and cellphones can lead to digital eye
The first atomic bombs were explored. strain.
Atomic power station was built. Symptoms of digital eye strain may include: blurred vision, dry eyes,
o The mechanics of the hydrogen bomb was studied due to triggering headaches, neck and shoulder pain.
off a fusion reaction with intense heat generated by atomic fission - Contributing factors are screen glare, bad lighting, and improper viewing
explosion. distance.
o The first successful use of the gas turbine. The AOA recommends the 20-20-20 rule to ease eye strain. To follow this rule,
G. AUTOMATION AND COMPUTERS try to take a 20-second break every 20 minutes to look at something that’s 20
Computers, especially the electronic digital computer, a 20th century feet away.
invention, have been very essential equipment. B. Musculoskeletal problems
◦ The theory of this was expanded on the English mathematician and inventor, When you use a smartphone, the chances are that you’re
Charles Babbage in the 1830’s. The machine utilizes electronic devices to holding your head in an unnatural forward-leaning
record electronic impulse in the binary system. position. This position puts a lot of stress on your neck,
o Mark a digital computer was further tested at Harvard university. shoulders, and spine.
o The transistor invented by John Bardeen, Walter Brattain, and A small 2017 study found a clear association between
William Shockley at the bell telephone laboratories in the US 1947 self-reported addiction to smartphone use and neck problems.
was the product of research on physics of solids and materials like - An earlier study found that among teens, neck- shoulder pain and low back
germanium and silicon. pain rose during the 1990s at the same time that the use of information and
Physical Effects communication technology was increasing.
Negative effects C. Sleep problems
 Isolation Technology in the bedroom can interfere with sleep in a
 Obesity number of ways. A 2015 study demonstrated that exposure to the blue light
 Stress that devices emit can suppress melatonin and
 Eye Sight problems interrupt your circadian clock. Both of these effects can make it harder to fall
Positive effects asleep and result in you being less alert in the morning.
 Helpful in medical sciences Having electronic devices in the bedroom places temptation at your fingertips,
Psychological effects and it can make switching off more difficult. That, in turn, can make it harder
Negative effects to drift off when you try to sleep.
 Addictive D. Emotional problems
 Restless Using social media can make you feel more connected to the world. But,
 Glamorizes drug and alcohol use comparing yourself to others can leave you feeling inadequate or left out.
Positive effects A recent study looked at the social media use of more than 1,700 people
 Multitasking between the ages of 19 and 32. The researchers found that those with high
 Socialization social media use felt more socially isolated than those who spent less time on
 Connectivity social media.
Sociological Effects Positive Effects of Technology Making Everyday Life Better
Negative effects Positive effects of technology
 More time wasted Technology plays a role in virtually every part of our lives, whether we’re
 Distracted from goals aware of it or not. These are just a few of the ways in which technology may
 Addiction of technology positively affect our physical and mental health:
Positive effects =health apps to track chronic illnesses and communicate vital information to
 More interaction doctors
 Share information =health apps that help you track diet, exercise, and mental health information
 Social activity online medical records that give you access to test results and allow you to fill
Technology is here to stay, but it’s always morphing and expanding. As each prescriptions
new technology enters the scene, it has the potential to improve lives. But, in =virtual doctor visits
some cases, it also has the potential to negatively affect physical and =online education and ease of research
emotional health. =enhanced communication with others, which can improve the feeling of
Connection
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Modern environmental technology enabled us to capture this naturally =Assisting People with Disabilities
occurring energy and convert it into electricity or useful heat through Technology has also helped assist with certain specific disabilities. For
devices such as solar panels, wind and water turbines, which reflects a highly example, individuals with speech impediments can use apps such as Speak
positive impact of technology on the environment. for Yourself to speak for them. Individuals who may not have the function in
A. Easier Communication their hands necessary to navigate phone menus or type on keyboards can
Clear communication is vital in the business setting. use voice control programs.
Miscommunication has cost companies fortunes in the past G. Technology Makes Everyday Life Better
because of an inability to communicate in time or in a clear manner between While much technology has been developed for profit or to improve a
employees or between companies and their clients. In the not-so-distant past, company’s ability to generate profit, for the most part it’s all for the benefit of
the main method of communication was the phone. You would have to have a the customer. However, when it comes down to it, technology in general
secretary to keep track of your schedule and you would have to hope for the simply makes day-to day life better. The following are a few examples outside
best that you wouldn’t get caught playing phone tag with an important of the business world in which technology has made an enormously
deadline looming. positive impact on our lives:
B. Smoother Trade Transportation and Household
Transactions are much easier and more efficient than they once were. On the Improvements in transportation have not only made it easier to get from one
consumer side, inventions like the credit card and the emergence of e- place to another, but safer as well. Just think about what a massive
commerce have made it easier than ever before for businesses to sell products undertaking it once was to cross the Atlantic. When the pilgrims were first
and services to consumers at their convenience. However, transactions are settling the Americas, crossing the ocean was at least a two-month journey.
also much easier on a massive scale on a B2B level. For Once steam engines were invented, it took less than a week. Now, it can take
example, companies buying components for their products would often have as little as five or six hours to fly across.
to wait days for the transfer of money to clear, especially if the manufacturer Advanced Technology for Human Life
of those components was located overseas. Technology is continually helping to save lives and to improve the quality of
C. Increase in Income Generation life through advancements in healthcare, from medical research to robotics.
As a direct result of being able to advertise more effectively and more For example, cannabis is still considered a Schedule 1 drug (in the same
efficiently, income generation has increased drastically. Startups have an easier category as heroin) by the FDA. Yet intensive medical research over the past
time getting off the ground because they don’t need to invest as many decade has revealed that cannabis actually has many beneficial medical
resources into trying to increase brand exposure using traditional methods properties, and it’s one of the reasons why it’s being legalized in many states.
when they can advertise online instead. Additionally, marketing automation Technology made it possible to easily record the effects of marijuana as well as
solutions have made it possible to eliminate the need for doing many the properties of cannabis itself in the hundreds, if not thousands, of studies
repetitive, time- consuming tasks by hand, reducing staff needs. done throughout the world. Results could be compared, analyzed, and
D. Impact on Advertising accessed using specialized software programs. Technology also made the
The ability to advertise online provides companies with a huge advantage over data that was collected and analyzed easily accessible by other research
more traditional methods. Now, with the right strategy you can expose your teams.
brand to a worldwide audience on the web -- something that was once Medical Research
impossible unless your company had an enormous budget. You can also use Take Parkinson’s disease for example. There are records of possible treatments
your website to provide consumers with content about your brand as well as for Parkinson’s that date back thousands of years. Back in 2002, a surgical
engage directly with customers on social media, thereby strengthening your procedure called DBS (deep brain stimulation) was first approved. The
brand identity and growing your brand’s reputation and awareness. procedure involved implanting electrodes into the brain and connecting them
E. Technology Advances Education to a small electrical device in the chest. This device would deliver stimulation
Technology has benefited many more people and fields than just the business to certain parts of the brain responsible for the symptoms of Parkinson’s to
community. One underrated benefit of how technology has advanced over the help prevent tremors.
past few decades is how it has impacted education. Here are a few examples: Recently, wireless control was made possible through
= The availability of online courses something as simple as a smartphone, making the
=The access to web seminars treatment even more precise as well as personalized.
= The ability to research any topic These are all recent advancements made in medical
F. Technology Smoothens Communication research, yet none of this would be possible without
Both business and personal communication have improved by leaps and so century, from the X-ray machine to the MRI
bounds over the years. Two of the biggest improvements that technology machine, which made it possible for medical
has made on communication include: researchers to look at the me of the massive
=Data Retrieval and Information Sharing technological inventions made over the course of the
The impact technology has made on our ability to contact one another is 20th internal systems of a patient in order to learn
obvious (mail, telegrams, phone calls, emails, text, etc.); however, more about the body in general.
technology has also made it possible to share content with similar ease.
Computers and smartphones can store photos, videos, and any types of
documents.