1. Name at least 3 impacts of science and technology on society (e.g.

impacts of social media)

Impacts of Communication Networks using the Internet on Society.

These networks allow users to communicate with people across the nation and around the world.

Communication Networks has been more convenient since the introduction of internet. Internet is a
global connection of computer system which allows users to access wide range of network in
different varieties. In today's society, communication is mostly done through different social media.
There are all sorts of ways to communicate using variety of application which people can use to send
images, messages, electronic mail, and even music. Distance is no longer a matter when it comes to
communicating with others, wherever they are, as long as they have internet connection they can
have a way to transport data. Internet makes exchange of information convenient and accessible.

Impacts of More Powerful Computers on Society.

Industries use computers to run assembly lines. Today a variety of consumer products such as
microwave ovens, telephones, keyboard instruments, and cars use computers. Computers have
become essential in most offices, and millions of people around the globe have computers in their
homes.

As time goes by progress is inevitable, from line phones and sending post cards to mobile phones
and electronic mail. Every year there are new models of gadgets, upgraded and new modifications.
As technology excel so is society, companies uses technology as modern way of systematic working.
Powerful computers which can store massive amount of data is very useful when it comes to people
who’s line of work requires a lot of exchange of information. Modern day society prefers most
efficient computers thus there is a market for powerful computers that are reliable, fast, and can do
the job done. The progress of technology really helps society as both aspects evolve through time.

Impacts of Technological Progress in the Health and Medicine on Society.

Advances with science and technology have transformed not only the ways people work but lifestyles
as well. Technological progress in the health and medicine has improved the quality of the lives of
millions of people. New technologies, such as more powerful microscopes, the laser, and ultrasound,
were developed. Many of these technologies advanced surgical techniques. Advances in medical
imaging also helped to improve health care.doctors can build three-dimensional images of different
organs or regions of the body. Doctors use these images to diagnose injuries, detect tumors, or
collect other medical information.

Health is a major concern of an individual that is why there is significance in the use of advanced and
powerful technologies to find remedy. Not all people have financial stability to be hospitalize, so
that they mostly rely on news, information through television about how to prevent certain diseases.

Media platforms like facebook, youtube and watching television help those people in society who
are less fortunate when it comes to information distribution. But people must be careful, they
should be able to define what is true and what is not. Progression of technology is also a big help on
the breakthroughs in the field of medicine. Discovery of new ways and new drugs to cure illness, and
to be able to understand more the human body.

Reference:
https://www.harnett.k12.nc.us/cms/lib/NC02214543/Centricity/Domain/2340/36.1%20the%20imp
act%20of%20science%20and%20technology.pdf

2. Who are the people behind the intellectual revolutions that defined society? Give their
contributions.
 Nicolas Copernicus (1473-1543) Astronomer who proposed that planets revolve
around the sun.

Copernican Revolution Heliocentric model with the Sun at the center of

the Solar System.

Charles Darwin English natural scientist who formulated a theory

of evolution by natural selection (1809-1882).

Darwinian Revolution Evolution by means of natural selection.

2 books that gave birth to the Darwinian  On the Origin of Species (1859)
Revolution  The Descent of Man (1871)

Sigmund Freud (1856-1939) Austrian neurologist who founded psychoanalysis.

Freudian Revolution Developed an observational method to study

human's inner life; focuses on human sexuality and
evil nature of man.

2 methods of psychoanalysis  Stream of consciousness

 Free association

3 aspects on effects of freudian revolution  Literature,

 Visual Arts
 Music

Reference:
https://quizlet.com/322543864/week-2-intellectual-revolutions-that-defined-society-flash-cards/