VELASCO, LINO PAUL P.

BSBA MARKETING MANAGEMENT BLOCK 2

STS ACTIVITY SEMI FINALS

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Essential Questions:

1. What does the saying, “the earth is like a gas station” mean?
- The only known world that has a significant amount of water in liquid form is Earth. Water in its liquid state is
an indispensable component of life. Earth is the only planet where there are permanent human settlements. As
a result, the elements that make up Earth are life, air, water, and land. Mountains, valleys, and flat places can
be found across the landscape. A variety of gases combine to form the atmosphere. We use gases as our
oxygen. On Earth, people live a wide variety of lifestyles. The planet Earth is inhabited by people, animals, and
plants. The planet Earth is the one on which we have our homes. Many scientists believe that it began its
formation a billion years ago. There are four more planets in the solar system that are bigger than Earth. There
are three planets of a lesser size. It refers to the third planet that is closest to the sun. Mercury and Venus are
the only planets that are comparable to one another. The concept that life can flourish on Earth earned it the
nickname "the Land of the Goldilocks." The only place that is dry and not too heated is earth. On Earth, every
possible environment supports some form of life. It's warm, but not unbearably so at this point. Also, he has
some water, but not an excessive amount of it.
2. Do you think it is possible for artificial intelligence to outsmart humans? How and Why?
- The AI can outsmart humans, finding solutions that fulfill a brief but in ways that misalign with the creator's
intent. On a simulator, that doesn't matter. But in the real world, the outcomes could be a lot more insidious.
Here are five more stories showing the creative ingenuity of AI. Today’s robots (or pure AI, in their disembodied
form) are very good at computing things with stunning precision and recognizing recurring patterns in
unstructured data even without having received instructions on what to look for. That is not actually a sign of
smartness or intelligence in the human sense, even if it shows signs of adaptability that is one of the indications
of intelligence. Let us consider self-driving cars: in certain extreme situations the AI driving the car will have to
decide who lives and who dies, a pedestrian or the driver (perhaps along with his/her an entire family). 5G and
subsequent technologies promise to provide a “hive mind” to edge devices: in a millisecond the AI might -that’s
quite a Black Mirror scenario, but humour me- perform a background check based on facial recognition of the
people involved in the incoming accident, check for pre-existent illnesses and estimate the normal expectance
of life, the chances of survival given several different courses of actions, and coldly decide who deserves to have
more chances of survival based on cold data. Ethic issues aside, this would be a far more efficient way to resolve
the situation rather than having humans panicking, stiffening and taking decisions based on personal emotions
(or perhaps even freezing and taking no decision at all). But is that “outsmarting”? I don’t think so. In a nutshell:
human intelligence, being mostly intuitive, admits (and even relies on) “errors” that are physically impossible
for a machine to make. Robots leverage an algebraic-logical computing power that is beyond human faculties
and they can be “taught” the method to perform useful calculations which they then make faster and more
precisely than any human could do. They however lack -for the time being- human consciousness and
independent sense of purpose: should they catch up on that, we could end up in trouble I think.

Definition

1. Flourishing - People are said to be flourishing "when they experience happy emotions, positive psychological
functioning, and positive social functioning, the majority of the time," and when they are living "within an ideal
range of human functioning."
2. Eudaimonia - The term "eudaimonia" refers to a concept of human flourishing that derives from the Greek words
"eu" (which means "well") and "daimon" (sometimes spelled "daemon"), both of which mean "spirit." The current
definition of it describes it as a contented state in which one is happy, healthy, and prosperous. In addition, it can
 also be defined as the pursuit of one's own self-discovery and fulfillment within the context of an established social
order. Everyone has the right to pursue their own endeavors to reach such a condition, and such efforts are not
infringed upon in any way.
3. Well-being - In philosophy, the pursuit of one's activity in accordance with eudaimonism is considered to be the
path that leads to well-being. It is the state of being at ease, of being in good health, or of having positive emotions.
It is one of the goals of eudaimonia to achieve an individual's ideal emotional state, which is thus regarded as the
highest possible human good in and of itself. This is an objective of eudaimonia.
4. Level-headedness - If you say of someone that they have a level head, you are implying that they can maintain their
composure and good judgment even in trying circumstances. As an illustration, Simon has a level head and is quite
practical. His levelheaded manner gives the impression that he will accomplish what is required of him.
5. Beatitudes - The word "blissful," "happy," "fortunate," or "flourishing" derives from the Latin word "beatus," which
is where we get the term "beatitudes." The Beatitudes, which can be found in the New Testament of the Bible, are
an excellent representation of the concept of human flourishing. According to Matthew 5:1–12, these are the eight
different types of blessings that Jesus proclaimed to his followers. The Beatitudes begin with the words "Blessed
are..." or "Happy are..." because they teach the traits and attitudes that a person must have on Earth in order to
flourish in the afterlife.

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Essential Questions:

1. How is your concept of technology different from Heidegger’s?

- Heidegger takes a vehement stance against the perspective that technology is "a means to an aim" or "a human
activity." These two methods, which Heidegger calls, respectively, the "instrumental" and "anthropological"
definitions, are in fact "right," but they do not go deep enough; as he says, they are not yet "true." Heidegger
names them the "instrumental" and "anthropological" definitions. Heidegger makes the observation that
technological items are unquestionably means for ends, and that they are constructed and operated by human
beings; nonetheless, the core of what constitutes technology is something altogether else. Heidegger makes the
argument that just as the core of a tree is not the tree itself, the core of technology is not anything
technological.
2. How would you interpret Heidegger’s quote: “questioning is a piety of though”?
- The phrase "Questioning is the piety of thought" refers to interrogating and questioning things in order to have
a better understanding of new ideas. When someone doesn't ask any questions, it's a sign that they don't think,
because thinking involves constantly coming up with new questions.
3. What concerns do you have regarding the danger of modern technology and how do these compare to Heidegger’s
views?
- The revelation that human existence is, in and of itself, an energy source is what gives it its distinctive character.
According to Heidegger, the advent of contemporary technology poses a threat since it not only exposes
everything, including human beings, as base, exploitable material, but it also conceals alternative possibilities to
relate to our existential existence. Therefore, there is a double risk associated with modern technology: 1) a risk
to human existence, as its ontological relation to reality becomes reduced to mere exploitability; and 2) a risk to
human thought, as it becomes unable to conceive of an alternative ontological relation to the world. Both of
these risks are related to the same phenomenon: the reduction of humans' ontological relation to reality to
mere exploitability.
4. Do you view information as a standing-reserve? Explain your answer.
- Yes. When Heidegger says that technology reveals things to us as "standing reserve," he means that everything
is imposed upon or "challenged" to be an orderly resource for technical application, which in turn we take as a
resource for further use, and so on and so forth indefinitely. This is what Heidegger means when he says that
technology reveals things to us as "standing reserve."
 5. Do you believe that it is important for one to have an enframed mind for him or her to understand what technology
truly is? Explain your answer.
- In my opinion, in order to comprehend modern technology, one must first cultivate a well-rounded mental
framework. - Technology enables us to be up to date with new techniques. Technology provides humans with
the knowledge, skills, and tools necessary to find solutions to the challenges they face. It makes life more
convenient and risk-free at the same time.
6. Does technology and its development influence people’s values, lifestyle, and dependence on itself? Explain your
answer
- It is possible for people's values, lifestyles, and dependence on technology to be influenced by the advancement
of technology. The majority of people in a variety of countries have made the decision to "depend" on their
addiction to the ease of using technology and other gadgets as part of their lifestyle choices. Some of the
leading manufacturers of mobile phones have commissioned independent researchers to investigate the
influence that technology and gadgets have on people's lives. Is it accurate to say that the current generation
actually requires it, or is this generation already on the path to becoming dependent on technology? Some
shocking facts that demonstrate the extent to which our values and way of life are dependent on technology
are as follows: 1. The typical person checks their phone around every six minutes and fifty seconds. According
to the findings of a survey that was carried out, people check their cellphones an average of 150 times each day
during the 16 hours that they are awake; 2. One in every four people acknowledge that they spend more time
online each day than they do sleeping. 3. A survey of more than 1,500 adults found that social media users
spend approximately 62 million hours per day on the platforms. 4. The addiction to accessing social media is
more severe than the addiction to smoking. According to the results of a survey in which over 700 people were
questioned about various aspects of their addiction to technology, the majority of respondents expressed a
desire to break free from their addiction.

Learning Activity

1. Illustrate the concept of FUTUROLOGY in the context of how a human identifies himself or herself in the face of
modem technology.
- In the field of social sciences, the study of existing trends with the goal of predicting future events is known as
futurology. The social sciences include a subfield known as "future studies." People have a tendency to view it
as a mirror image of the study of history. The goal of those who engage in the practice of futurology is to gain
an understanding of what will likely persist. They are also interested in gaining an understanding of what
changes could potentially occur in the future. It is the consensus of knowledgeable individuals that the
relentless march of new scientific discoveries and technological advancements has made the lives of humans
easier. The utilization of high-tech devices and tools makes work that much more manageable. It results in less
labor for humans to undertake, and the work may be completed more quickly. The human condition is
improved, and it becomes less difficult to continue living.

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Essential Questions:

1. How would yo define a good life? What are three elements that constitute your definition of a good life?
- Money (enough of it), Meaning (enough time spent with friends and family), and Medicine are the three things
that, in my opinion, constitute the "Good Life" (good physical and mental health). Having a feeling of purpose is
extremely crucial if you want to live the good life, and having a sense of purpose is intertwined with "vision"
(i.e., having clarity about how to get to the good life) and "focus" (knowing and concentrating on the most
important things that will get you to your Good Life).
2. Do you believe that Anne Birgitta Pessi’s model arow is accurate in illustrating the needs of a good life? Explain your
answer.
- - Leading a life that gives you freedom is an essential component of living the good life. a life that provides you
with happiness, joy, and a sense of purpose, as well as one that satisfies and fulfills you to the fullest extent
possible. On the other hand, it suggests leading a life that is worthwhile, one in which one contributes rather
than focusing just on one's own interests. A fulfilling living requires having a mission in life. It is a style of life in
which one makes the most of every opportunity in each scenario, regardless of whether the situation is good or
terrible, and in which one is able to stay calm, collected, and capable of seeing things through even in the most
trying of circumstances.