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Big Picture (For 3 Exam) : Big Picture in Focus: ULOA. Discuss The Importance of Human
Big Picture (For 3 Exam) : Big Picture in Focus: ULOA. Discuss The Importance of Human
Week 7: Unit Learning Outcomes (ULO): At the end of the unit, you are expected
to:
Metalanguage
The most essential terms below are defined for you to have a better understanding
of this section in the course
Essential Knowledge
The good life entails living in a just and progressive society whose citizens
have the freedom to flourish. Everyone has the autonomy to make choices which
may enable the flourishing of his/her self and the society.
Human dignity – is an ultimate core value of our existence. From the 1987
CONSTITUTION OF THE REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES – ARTICLE II: The
State values the dignity of every human person and guarantees full respect for
human rights.
b. Dignity can express and serve as the grounds for enforcing various
substantive values. Substantive forms of dignity require living in a certain
way. Dignity may require behaving, for example, with self-control, courage,
or modesty. This dignity embodies a particular view of what constitutes the
good life for man, what makes human life flourish for the individual as well
as the community.
When we fully recognize and appreciate this truth in ourselves and in all the
persons around us, regardless of their status in life, then we pave the way for a just
and progressive society.
The following are some of the fundamental articles of human rights that are
vital and necessary in the pursuit of good life:
HUMAN VS ROBOTS
https://www.google.com/search?q=human+vs+robot&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwijqL3i8pbq
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could significantly extend our average life span and improve the quality
of our lives.
• Human nature may be corrupted when the powers of our mind, our
rationality and our science and technology become manifest, and not
able to rein in the vanity arrogance such unleashed powers, then we
are on the way to destroying the world.
Self-Help: You can also refer to the sources below to help you
further understand the lesson:
Messerly, Jonh (2014). Bill Joy: Why The Future Doesn’t Need Us. Retrieved from
https://reasonandmeaning.com/2016/02/15/summary-of-bill-joys-why-the-
future-doesnt-need-us/
United Nations: Peace, Dignity and Equality on a Healthy Planet. Retrieved from
https://www.un.org/en/universal-declaration-human-rights/index.html
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GOV,PH Official Gazette Open Data Portal . THE 1987 CONSTITUTION OF THE
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES – ARTICLE II. Retrieved from
https://www.officialgazette.gov.ph/constitutions/the-1987-constitution-of-the-
republic-of-the-philippines/the-1987-constitution-of-the-republic-of-the-
philippines-article-ii/
Let’s Check
Activity 7. Now, that you already have an understanding on the effect when
technology and humanity cross. You’re also able to identify our human rights and
how rational thinking is imperative especially in the use of science and technology.
It’s time for you to write your answers below on the blank provided before each item:
___________________ 8. What article of human right is violated when not when the
laws of the country are not followed and justice is served
without due process?
Let’s Analyze
Activity 7. At this portion, you are required to answer briefly the questions below:
1. How does science and technology affect contemporary life and vice versa?
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4. Do you believe that Google makes people stupid? Cite at least three
examples to support your assertion.
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5. Explain Bill Joy’s article “why the future does not need us?”
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College of Arts and Sciences Education
General Education – Science
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Phone No. : (082)300-5456/305-0647 Local 134
In A Nutshell
Activity 7. Now, you learned and even made realizations about our human
rights in the changing technological advancements. Thus, you are required to write
your arguments or general point of views about this matter. I write first on the first
item and you do the rest.
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College of Arts and Sciences Education
General Education – Science
2nd Flr. DPT Building, Matina Campus, Davao City
Phone No. : (082)300-5456/305-0647 Local 134
Metalanguage
The following terms below are essential to understand the context of
this unit. Remember these terms as you go through the topic.
Essential Knowledge
INFORMATION
Word – a combination of sounds that represents something. Made up sounds
and yet they transmit something more significant (message). Words
are informed with meaning given by a speaker and intended for the
listener. They communicate meaning.
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• Science, from the Latin word scire (meaning to know), one kind of
knowledge the Greeks wanted to understand.
• Plato’s principle “One and the Many”, refers to the underlying unity
among diverse beings in the natural world. According to him, there is a
common intrinsic nature shared by different objects, which determines
their real sense.
Galileo Galilei – said “the laws of nature are written in the language of
mathematics, symbols are triangles, circles and other
geometrical figures, without whose help it is impossible to
comprehend a single word.”
TECHNOLOGICAL WORLD
• Started by the early people and the ancient time Western thinkers
harnessed forces of nature after understanding them better.
• It was never recorded when early people realized that fire has its own
power and energy.
• Lost in antiquity is the first sailing vessel that that worked through the
power of the wind.
• A primitive steam engine invented in 1st century by Hero of Alexandria
The ability to think and conceptually comprehend nature and the principles it
follows eventually leads to science.
https://interestingengineering.com/the-invention-and-history-of-the-printing-press
the world could also share their thoughts and ideas with each other and
forming communities of thinkers across space and time. (Connell,
1958)
• This technological invention allowed words and scientific ideas to
establish a view of nature anchored in scholarly works and studies.
Such as, new discoveries on the phenomenon of electricity which were
eagerly absorbed by fellow scientist who then utilized the science to
create other technological products. Example, radio waves were built
upon wave nature of electricity and magnetism to come up with
television and etc.
• The transmission of ideas has gone changes in the information age.
Digital world is a direct offspring of the progressing world of technology
built upon the many advances of science (Toffler,1984).
Self-Help: You can also refer to the sources below to help you
further understand the lesson:
World Wide Web Foundation (2008-2020): The History of the Web Sir Tim Berners-
Lee https://webfoundation.org/about/vision/history-of-the-web/
Let’s Check
Activity 8. Now, that you have learned the most essential concepts about the social
impacts of the developments in the information age and its technological evolution
from the past to the present. Let’s try to check your understanding of these concepts.
Classify the following statements with your chosen answer such as: INFORMATION,
ROLE OF A LANGUAGE, MATHEMATICS AS A LANGUAGE, TECHNOLOGICAL
WORLD, PRINTING PRESS, and WORLD WIDE WEB. Write your answers on the
space provided.
Let’s Analyze
Activity 8. You are required to explain briefly your answers on the questions below.
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2. How did the transmission of information evolve from the ancient times up
to the present?
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3. How did the printing press change the course of history? What ideas were
spread using this invention?
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4. Social media which facilitates the sharing of information, ideas, and other
content in different parts of the globe. If social media was deactivated for a
month in the country, what would possibly happen?
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In a Nutshell
Activity 1. Based from what you’ve learned in this unit, on the definition of
the most essential terms and concepts, and the learning exercise that you have
done, please feel free to write your arguments or lessons learned below.
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College of Arts and Sciences Education
General Education – Science
2nd Flr. DPT Building, Matina Campus, Davao City
Phone No. : (082)300-5456/305-0647 Local 134
Information Language
Technological world One and the many
CERN World wide web
Printing press eidos