Republic of the Philippines

University of the eastern Philippines

University Town, Northern Samar

ACTIVITY REPORTS
IN
SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY
AND SOCIETY

PRINCESS ELYN G. SALANGUSTE

BSBA BUSINESS ECONOMICS 1ST YEAR
 I

A DAY WITHOUT TECHNOLOGY

 A day without technology, what an experience as a new generation that’s born
where technology exist like there is no other things to do that technology isn’t involve.
So I challenge myself of not having a technology for a day like smartphone, televisions
and many others that involve technology. First at the morning, I usually wake up with an
alarm but on this day I woke up by the waking up by my sister, and with such I prepare
breakfast at the old way by not using any coffee maker and among others I usually
used. As the day goes by, I feel like attracted of using a phone but I resisted, I channel
my inner creativity and make use of time by drawing and making arts and designing my
room. I didn’t even realize that it is already lunch because of being busy in reworking my
room and cleaning it at the same time. By lunch, I usually use phone while eating but on
this day I didn’t and just talk with my sister as we eat our lunch. I wash the dishes
without using dishwasher and its kind a fun experience to not use phone and have time
for family. The whole afternoon went by discovering new things and fining new hobbies
like reading books that I forgot I have a lot of books in our shelves. It’s fun to read books
without the radiation of phones or tablets threatening the health of my eyes. As the
hours went by and here comes the boredom and the eagerness of checking my social
media account are tempting me but I bravely face the fact that I made a vow to not use
a phone for a whole day and I am almost got through. It was like a very long day of not
even checking even a blink of what’s happening in the social world of internet. As the
night comes, where I usually share what happened for my day in my social media apps
and for this day I refrain myself of ding so even though its hard and challenging to be
away like more than 12 hours pass by, as dinner comes, I eat as usual without the
phone and we bond more with my sister for the whole day because both of us didn’t use
a phone and we have talk a lot throughout and I learned a lot I talk more for this day
unlike the usual day that I post more that talk with family.

A day without technology gives me a lot to realize and more of a lesson learned
and life changing experience to deal with in this time of pandemic and not using a
technology especially phone or watching televisions. I come to realize that even we live
in this world where technology is the center of daily living, there is more to it that being
with the technology, there are things that are fun with and talk with the family without the
usage of devices. Yeah, I accept the fact that I couldn’t image living in the world without
technology where sometimes I wonder how our ancestors lived in the past and they
have fun memories, but with this challenge, come to know and learned that the
technology overshadows the life the world can give us by making us more dependent
and lazy by doing simple task. Technology. I have realized that I may become irritable
when I can’t check my social media accounts, even though I feel the urge to check
which I refrained from doing I find myself looking a new hobby by reading books in our
old shelves which I didn’t know existed. The technology only makes our life easier but
we can live our life as it is by engaging other things or activities without technology it
may be hard by it will be interesting life, because of the toxicity of the internet world
nowadays its can be a refreshing of not to relay on the technology event just for a day
or a week if you can do it. Taking a breather from the world of social media into the real
world where real life is at.

At the end of the day the world of today revolves in technology, and as young as
I am, it’s a great experience to not rely on technology for a while and discover what I
can do without it and be more perspective on lives that are not incline into the
technology of today’s world. Technological advancement isn’t bad but sometimes
getting away of what we have been accustom into is like a new thing and a learning that
help us grow and be more responsible in things that we dint care at first and now it’s a
big part of us. Life with technology isn’t boring rather it is a challenging and an engaging
one. it’s fun to bond with family without any devices and interact with them physically
and feel the warmth of family.
 II

TIMING YOUR TECHNOLOGY

 Technology is what our world is being run into however it is not always all about
technological advancement or benefits rather there are some drawbacks in using
certain technologies like for example: computer usage of those who work or play in
computer, they are at risk of being unhealthy because of an long time seating in one
position and not being able to move busy they are focus on what they should have
done. There are times that this technological advancement can really mess up our
health. Due to the fact that nowadays that we are more unto technology that gives us
little time to exercise because of fast pace of daily living. Being stuck in cellular phone in
a daily basis and indulge into the social media whereas all of the entertainment are
within the bounds of the smartphones. As for myself it gives us the comfort for daily
lives but for the long run it is being unhealthy lifestyle give us more of a problem in the
future due to our health. Also in this world that revolve in any devices that make us lazy
in a sense that in just a click away in the internet we can buy food from any fast-food we
want or shop online, unlike before the that going to shop is an way of stretching our legs
or moving our bodies because we need to go into a mall or shop. also with the
advancement of smartphone apps where everything is one transaction away that take
your time to be moving into just lying in bed.

Technology may give us the entertainment we want and the satisfaction of our
ego by being active in every social media platform however these does not give us the
right to neglect our health over entertainment or even work. Because there is no equal
price for our health whatever it is. Because being inactive for several house our body
become stuck up and that in a long run become accumulated and can cause a disease
or worst an irreversible illness like cancer. Most people who work in a daily desktop job
are prone to different illnesses when got into age and also they are most prone to be
inactive in their old age because of their lifestyle while they are young. Despite of
technological advance we can still enjoy these devices as long as we want because we
are risking a certain lifestyle that needs to live long and that is staying healthy despite
global advancement of technology.
 For myself and family these technology is just a tool to make our lives easier
unlike others that they are too involve. We always a lot certain time to move our body
and be more functional actively because illness is just one click away and we never
know that it’s too late already. We rely too much on technology that it gives us false
safety not totally but in general not everything technology can give solution. People are
much more into deep technology addiction but for our case we make sure that we are
within our bounds. People may become active because of the convenience that devices
gives to the users. Even though we know all the health risk that’s it may imply onto us in
the future we a=still rely on it in daily basis because we are hoping that one day there
are devices that give us aide in these type of problems. Somehow there are some
development but excessive use of technology and being immobilize except your hands
and fingers it really a big issue for all of the people that are risk of getting sick in the
future because of these limits of human body.
 III

TECHNOLOGY
AND
THE PAST
 In the past, writing a letter, sending faxes, or finding a wired telephone was the
best way to communicate remotely with someone. To connect with someone in society
today, you have many more efficient options at your fingertips. You can send them a
message on social media, text them, video chat, email, or put a call through.These new
methods can help you keep in touch with loved ones, especially if you’re aging in place
or living alone. Video chat helps caregivers check on seniors who may not need
continual check-ups in person. Social media is a great way to keep in touch in general,
allowing you to see what your loved ones are doing through the photos and updates
they postPeople in the past are living in the world where the technology aint a big thing
unlike today's time, every people are using devices develop by the technology and its
very much indulge with technology. As to determine what is life of the old generation in
the past, I interview my family as well as may parents on what is life with minimal
techology engagement. My uncle and autie both rememeber their childhood days
whereare they are having fun without the current devices we have now. They are more
on the playground playing and sweating alot, thier childhood are so much more
beautiful and active living. Being out in the environment is thier infinite playgrounds.
Also even though my parents are far from us, I always remeber when they share stories
about thier time that they are more on meeting new friends and getting dirty by playing
mud and many activities outside the house.

Current digital systems such as computers, smartphones, tablets and laptops

have evolved over time. The typewriter was replaced by digital systems such as a
computer and word processing software. Telephones have evolved over time into
versions that are portable such as mobile phones and, more recently, smartphones.
Digital technology has changed what people term as “media.” The influence of new
technology on media is apparent since a media company isn’t necessarily a news
platform anymore. A media company is now any company that helps pass information
across the globe, including social media platforms like Facebook and Twitter.No more
do you have to enter a bank to withdraw money or transfer it to someone. Many banks
have already made transactions possible online and accessible to people everywhere.
Companies like PayPal and Venmo have created platforms where people can send and
receive money from any location using the Internet.Paying bills has also become
simplified thanks to technology. You can automatically schedule payments when they
are due rather than having to remember to mail a check. With your cell phone and a
banking app, you can manage all of your necessary bill payments online.Setting up
automated payments through a banking app is especially helpful for seniors who may
have memory problems. Caregivers or loved ones can help set up recurring bill
payments so there’s never a question if a bill will be paid on time or not.It’s even simple
to pay for things using only your smartphone. With Apple Pay and Google Wallet, you
don’t need to carry cash when you go shopping. These apps securely link your bank
account to your mobile phone. The same machines you use to swipe your credit card at
the store now allow mobile payments from your phone.Keeping up with all of these
innovations may seem like a hassle, but these technologies can simplify your life to help
you worry about fewer things. With all of the payment capabilities available these days,
you could leave home without your wallet and be just fine.

My uncle answer me this way: When you’re too busy or don’t want to leave
home, online shopping is an easy way to buy what you need. You’re only a couple
clicks away from getting the things you need thanks to the many options for online retail.
There is no hassle and no need to make several trips to different stores.If you aren’t as
mobile as you used to be, online shopping makes it so everything you need can be
delivered directly to your doorstep. While we still encourage as much daily exercise as
possible, it can be too hectic and even hazardous sometimes for seniors to be out
running so many errands.Your average yard sale is even now online. With websites like
Craigslist and Facebook Marketplace, you can browse listings from people in your area.
These are people who are looking to get rid of their used furniture, clothes, appliances,
and more. Using these websites, you can view items based on what you need and your
budget. Just like the technologies we listed above, these online marketplaces use
secure payment methods that don’t require cash.If smart devices seem overwhelming to
you, there may be an easy solution: voice assistants. These include Amazon Alexa,
Google Assistant, and Apple Siri. With a voice assistant, you can control all of the smart
devices in your home and access the Internet by speaking voice commands. It’s as
easy to use as having a conversation.When it comes to shopping, these devices allow
you to create a shopping list out loud and then have it automatically transferred to your
phone. This makes the whole process easier for seniors with mobility issues with writing
or who would rather speak out loud than make a list on a phone. Many of these devices
even integrate directly with online shops. With the Amazon Alexa, you can immediately
make Amazon purchases without ever having to go online.To make everything in your
home easier to access, you can integrate your voice assistant with any smart device to
make it accessible via your voice. If your home needs temperature adjusting or you
want to turn some lights off, you can do it all through a series of simple voice
commands. There are alot of differences in lifestyle of the past and the present because
of technology therefore we must be understanding and more open for every posibilities
and the fact that there is more to life than being in social media platforms.
PHOTO DOCUMENTATION INTERVIEW WITH MY UNCLE