Topic 5: Technology as a Way of Revealing

Learning Objectives

After successful completion of this topic, you should be able to:

• Explain the concept of human condition before science and technology;

• Identify the change that happened in human condition after science and
Technology and

• Name ways on how technology aided in revealing the truth about the human
being

Presentation of Contents

In this modern world, it is hard to imagine living without the aid of technology.
Some people say that technology has changed the world by making one’s life
easier and fun. From time to time, there are new technologies invented that helps
in making life easier for most people, from communication, transportation, and
even to entertainment.

E-mails, cellphones, and internet are only few examples of technological

improvements in communication. Back then, people were only able to send letters
through mails, which we now call "snail mails", for them to send messages to their
loved ones far away from home. In this modern era, we can now connect easily
with our families and friends using cellphones and internet services by sending
them messages through e-mail or SMS, which they are able to read and reply right
away using these new inventions.

In addition, cars, light-railway-trains, and airplanes are some of the innovations in

transportation made by technology. These modern transports allow us to travel
comfortably and quickly to our destinations all over the world. In the old age,
transportation were only limited to horses and ships that took them days before
they arrive in their respective destinations. With these innovations on
transportation, people are now able to visit different places throughout the world.

Moreover, the source of entertainment were limited to radios and poor quality
movie played on theaters. Nowadays, people are able to listen to their favorite
songs over and over again through their handy ipods and cellphones. Movies can
now be viewed not only on theaters but also to our homes with high quality
definitions, which make the scenes more real and entertaining.
To sum up, there are numerous benefits brought by technology in humanity. The
incessant innovations made in technology seem to improve the lives of people in
many ways.

Application

Our early ancestors’ primal need to survive paved the way for the invention of
several developments. As we always claim that humans are gifted with wisdom
and more advanced than any other creatures, our ancestors were able to utilize
available materials to make their life more comfortable.

In your own perspective, how has technology affected the following aspects
given the two-time frames? Fill out the table below.

Human Conditions Before the common During the common

era era
Communication

Transportation

Entertainment

Healthcare