MODULE 5

WHEN TECHNOLOGY AND HUMANITY CROSS

Technology keeps on progressing due to the changing times and environment

also to the ever-progressing mind of mankind. It would not be possible for all these
technological advancements to exist if it were not for the brilliance, creativeness, and
power of the mind. However, it is also important to note that anything too much is
bad. The same problem is faced by technology. Although it has been very helpful to
people, it is still not immune to criticisms and backlash. Various ethical dilemmas
have been identified throughout time involving the use of different technological
devices and its effects to humanity. Usually different problems arise when either the
technological device available is misused or if it was invented to produce bad results.
People who are aware of the possible dangers of the use and misuse of technology are
not keeping still. They lay those dilemmas for the public to see what they are in for.
should still be enforced in the field of technology so to ensure the safety and morality
of these devices to people. In modern times, there are different technological
advancements in all forms and sizes may it be inside the home, the workplace, the
learning place, or simply on the streets. It is now very accessible to almost anyone in
the world. It is not completely impossible to say that each person in the world owns at
least one technological device. Besides, technology is not enclosed with expensive and
high-end devices. Simple types of machines that can perform simple tasks regularly
can already be considered a form of technology. However, despite its usefulness and
beneficial characteristics, there are still some problems faced by different technological
advancements. To be more specific, these problems are ethical that involves not only
the machine but also mankind. It is now impossible for technology and humanity not
to cross paths because as some would argue, technology has become a necessity for
people. At the end of the day, ethics.
The coming clash between man and machine is worth reflecting. It has a message to
send out and that is that if we do not reflect effectively as the changes underway, we
will extinguish every chance of them, hence, the title seems to entail deep thinking.
When we become more like machines, or will they become more like us?
We can no longer waver between celebrating the technological revolution and
mourning a lost world. The moment has come to face a debate that can no longer be
postponed. And the debate must have a clear starting point, with human welfare and
happiness at the center of every decision making and governance process.
As technology develops at an exponential rate and redefines the way we work, live, and
even think. Along the way, we are warned that there is a whole new set of critical
issues because technology is no longer just redrawing our economy and society, but
also our biology (aging, childbirth, etc. and our ethics).
Activity 1
Guide Questions:
1. Do people need technology in their lives? It is a necessity?
2. With the different technological advancements, what are some of the problems
that are faced by the world today?
3. Is the ethics of technology important?
4. Write down three technological devices that can be found inside the home.
5. Explain how the device occupies your time whenever inside the home.
6. Are you aware of the benefits and the effects of technology today?
7. How do people cope with the present changes in the world with the advent of a
technological revolution?
8. Is there a need to critically reflect on what we are experiencing now that we are
exposed to technology?