1. Expound the statement: technology is a component of culture.

Technology is a component of culture in such a way that they influence

and are connected with each other. Technology has affected culture in
different ways, both good and bad. It has affected culture in a positive way
such that it shapes and promotes our culture. For example, because of
technological advancements, there are a lot of tourists (local and foreigner)
who come to see Sinulog and other festivals in the country. These people
came to know about these events because of technology, specifically the
Internet. On the other hand, it also affects culture in a negative way that it
slowly replaces what we are used to. One example is how we changed from
writing letters to our friends and families as a way of communication but now,
we make use of different messaging applications to send our messages.
Before, we always spend our afternoons outside the house to play different
local games such as bato lata, chinese garter, piko, dampa, patintero, etc. But
now, children only spend their childhood watching Cocomelon, Peppa Pig,
and other shows on YouTube.

2. Describe the essential function of technology in society building.

Technology plays a vital role in the formation and molding of society. It

is an essential function in building a society because it improves the way
people communicate with each other, which build relationships and establish
common understanding. Due to technology, we are able to find people who
share the same belief, attitude, behavior, and knowledge. As society becomes
one, we are able to share different goals and build future, and technology
helps us achieve them. Technology, more importantly, shapes some of the
most important aspect of society such as the social and political aspect of it.
Although technology helps us exercise our freedom of speech, it may also
lead to more serious effects such as social imbalance, wars, and conflicts.

3. Briefly discuss how society affects the development of technology.

Society affects the development of technology as people control

technology (but also, technology controls people in return). Take scientists
and researchers for example. Everyday, these experts involve themselves in
scientific work, discovery, and research which give rise to technological
advancements. A society’s way of thinking, belief, and ethics affects
technology in a way that it either encourages or discourages it to be
developed. One example of this is surrogacy and any other technology that
assists reproduction in same-sex couples. Because of a society’s religion,
many people think about this situation differently and do not accept this type
of practice. Another example is the development of robots, but many people
disagree to it because it might cause societal problems such as
unemployment and may bring danger to society as a whole.