Science, Technology & Society

By: MGA Rosales

 SCIENCE
It is the study of the nature and It is from the Latin word
behavior of natural things and the scientia, meaning "knowledge“
knowledge that we obtain about
them.
A system of acquiring knowledge
based on the scientific method.
It is an organized body of
knowledge gained through
research.
Done through observation of
natural phenomena ,and/or It is a systematic enterprise that builds
through experimentation that tries and organizes knowledge in the form of
to simulate natural processes testable explanations and predictions
under controlled conditions. about nature and the universe.
Science
• It is also the human
attempt to understand
Natural world
the natural world, with • Volcanoes
or without concern for • Gravity
practical uses of that • Atoms
knowledge.
• Plants and animals
• People
• Societies
• Galaxies
• Science tries to discover facts and
relationships and then tries to create
theories that makes sense of these facts
and relationships.
Came from two (2) Greek words: Technology
“techne” (skill, craftsmanship, Examples of technology
art)
“logos” (discourse, reason)
It is the skills, methods and
processes used to achieve goals.
It refers to tools and machines that
may be used to solve real-world
problems.
It is the human attempt to change
the world.
A human activity involved with
making and using of material
artifacts.
 Technology involves
•Tools
•Techniques
•Procedures for putting the findings
of science to practical use
 Science and Technology
Science drives technology by making new
technology possible through scientific
breakthroughs.
Science is the pursuit of knowledge about the
natural world through systematic observation and
experiments. Technology is developed through
science.
Scientists use technology in all of their
experiments.
Technology is the application of scientifically
gained knowledge for practical use.
 Role of Science and Technology
 alter the way people live, connect,
communicate and transact, with
profound effects on economic
development.
 key drivers to development,
because technological and scientific
revolutions underpin economic
advances, improvements in health
systems, education and
infrastructure.
 The technological revolutions of the
21st century are emerging from
entirely new sectors, based on micro-
processors, tele-communications,
bio-technology and nano-technology.
Products are transforming business
practices across the economy, as well
as the lives of all who have access to
their effects. The most remarkable
breakthroughs will come from the
interaction of insights and
applications arising when these
technologies converge.
 Role of Science and Technology
• have the power to improve the
lives of poor people in
developing countries
• differentiators between
countries that are able to tackle
poverty effectively by growing
and developing their economies, ce have different goals. The
and those that are not.
• engine of growth
• interventions for cognitive
enhancement, proton cancer
therapy and genetic engineering
• technology uses science to
solve problems, and science
uses technology to make new
discoveries.
However, technology and scien
goal of science is to answer
questions and increase
knowledge. The goal
of technology is to find
solutions to practical problems.
 Society
• Societies are characterized by
• is a group of individuals
involved in
persistent social
interaction, or a
large social group sharing
the same spatial or social
territory, typically subject
to the same political
authority and dominant
cultural expectations.
patterns of relationships (social
relations) between individuals
who share distinctive culture
and institutions; a given society
may be described as the sum
total of such relationships
among its constituent of
members. In the social
sciences, a larger society often
exhibits stratification or
dominance patterns in
subgroups.
Science, Technology and Society
(STS) is an interdisciplinary field that studies the
conditions under which the production, distribution and
utilization of scientific knowledge
and technological systems occur; the consequences of
these activities upon different groups of people.

This course deals with interactions between science and

technology and social, cultural, political, and economic
contexts that shape and are shaped by them. (CMO No. 20,
series of 2013).
HOW SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY AFFECT SOCIETY
• Science and technology have
had a major impact on society,
and their impact is growing.
• By making life
easier, science has given man
the chance to pursue societal
concerns such as ethics,
aesthetics, education, and
justice; to create cultures;
and to improve human
conditions.
• Science influences society through
its knowledge and world view.
Scientific knowledge and the
procedures used by scientists
influence the way many individuals
in society think about themselves,
others, and the environment. The
effect of science on society is
neither entirely beneficial nor
entirely detrimental.
HOW SCIENCE CAN HAVE AN EFFECT ON SOCIETY?
Science influences society through The effect of science on society
its knowledge and world view. is neither entirely beneficial nor
Scientific knowledge and the entirely detrimental.
procedures used by scientists
influence the way many individuals
in society think about themselves,
others, and the environment.
Social needs, attitudes, and
values influence the direction of
technological development.
References:
• https://ieet.org/index.php/IEET2/more/chetty20121003
• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Society
• https://history.nasa.gov/sp482.pdf
• http://sciencenetlinks.com/resources/standards/205/290?model=reso
urces.Tool
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