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SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY & SOCIETY

PENERA, DAYNALOU GAILLE P. AY2023-2024 1ST SEMESTER

BSTM 3B MR. GIL S. CELSO JR, MBA

REFLECTIVE PAPER 1:

General Concepts in Science

Every day, the world changes. People of all ages, from children to adults, recognize
the value of science and that science and life are inextricably linked. This is because science
influences most of our daily lives, making them more pleasant and convenient. By studying
science, humans can create Technology and gadgets that lead to our current lifestyle.
Science is typically defined as a corpus of knowledge structured and systematized for easy
application whenever needed. The definitions frequently, but only sometimes, determine
the application of specific principles to acquiring new facts and organizing the existing
body of knowledge.

The information presented in our topic 1 indicates that the essential purpose of
science is to launch and perpetuate the continual quest for knowledge. Because the process
is prone to errors, the scientific method recognizes elements that jeopardize the relevance
of any inquiry. It regularly updates the instruments that allow researchers to avoid biases
and reach legitimate results. While these fundamental concepts may appear exclusively
valuable in the academic setting, they may be used in several real-life settings. The most
obvious example is the application of critical thinking skills to everyday concerns. Besides
its obvious utility in a professional domain, a critical approach may be applicable in
various contexts. Maintaining a critical perspective toward news presented in the media,
for example, can aid in avoiding misinformation and distinguishing between conjecture,
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assumptions, responsible reporting, misconstrued information, and willful deception.

Individual well-being in highly developed cultures also depends on the ability to discern
misleading claims in communication. When fully understood and appropriately utilized, it
is defined that the scientific approach is valuable in practical terms for both the individual
who employs it and society as a whole. Furthermore, contrary to common assumptions,
science promotes open-mindedness since it allows for focusing on essential facts while
accounting for potential biases that may weaken the value of discoveries.

A lack of familiarity with scientific principles is to blame for the widespread

misunderstanding that pervades the public's conception of the scientific method. Despite
the general acceptance of the contrary viewpoint, it is clear that the fundamental tenets of
scientific inquiry are highly compatible with maintaining an open mind. Predicting a rise in
the idea's credibility and acceptance in a real-life environment is conceivable if the
misunderstandings are recognized and resolved. This is because it is possible to foresee that
the credibility of the concept will increase. Thus, science effectively serves as man's
committed servant, and science is there to help us in all aspects of our lives.
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PENERA, DAYNALOU GAILLE P. AY2023-2024 1ST SEMESTER

BSTM 3B MR. GIL S. CELSO JR, MBA

REFLECTIVE PAPER 2:

Historical Antecedents in Which Social Considerations Changed the Course of Science and
Technology

History of Science and technology development across historical periods, one of the
significant issues in studying Science, Technology, and Society is the history of the
evolution of science and Technology. It examines how scientific and technical advances
have evolved and affect current social, cultural, political, and economic circumstances.
Furthermore, it demonstrates the conditions that molded it, related to the historical
antecedents of science and technology progress.

Topic 2 of our module focuses on the earliest days of humanity when people would
observe different natural events and look for patterns among them, all the way up to the
knowledge of reality in twentieth-century physics. This entire procedure is described in the
evolution and antecedents of the history of science, which aids in our comprehension of
how contemporary science came to be where it is now. Understanding the past that shaped
current science is crucial to comprehend it. I have learned that antecedents are the
precursors of anything unfolding or existing. In other words, past precedents in science and
Technology prepared the path for the appearance of advanced and complex advancements.
Background knowledge of science and technology history enables us to evaluate these
advances. Understanding the causes, how past generations affected the innovations and
consequences, and how innovations influenced previous generations allows us to make
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sound decisions and choose how to use them in our everyday lives. Our desire drives us to
be limitless; as the human race evolves, so does our aspiration to discover innovative things
that will make our lives more convenient with the help of science. This topic helps me to
understand why modern science is what it is today, and it gives me more profound and
more valuable insights into the evolution of science.

Science has consistently shown that it is both necessary and powerful as an

instrument for bringing about global change. Several phases have passed, during which
science has had good and bad impacts that have significantly contributed to the ease with
which we can live our lives now. Every one of these phases has played an important part
not just in our world but also in us.
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PENERA, DAYNALOU GAILLE P. AY2023-2024 1ST SEMESTER

BSTM 3B MR. GIL S. CELSO JR, MBA

REFLECTIVE PAPER 3:

Science Technology and Nation Building

Every country has made progress and developed due mainly to science and
Technology. It makes a significant contribution to many different economic areas.
Technology and science have a close interaction with development that is mutually
beneficial. It makes life healthier, longer, wealthier, and more productive, making it
feasible to reduce poverty. It is essential to consider how science and Technology influence
economic growth, poverty reduction, and other areas.

I have learned in topic three that science, Technology, and the development of
nations and societies correspond to one another. Growth is usually associated with
technological disruption, which occurs when scientific progress is made. Nation-building
refers to the process of constructing and communicating national identities. The terms
nation-building, state-building, democracy, modernization, political development, post-
conflict rebuilding, and peace-building are sometimes interchangeable. Nation-building
may take numerous forms, such as education policy or large-scale infrastructure
construction, to spur economic growth and political stability. Nation-building is difficult in
post-colonial governments, particularly in regions where the colonial power primarily
exploited to extract resources or achieve other financial benefits. Also, Technology and
development are constantly intertwined, and technological improvement occurs as science
advances. Science, Technology, and action are, therefore, all inversely proportional. The
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most excellent example of how science and Technology are used in every country is
modernization in all facets of life. Life has grown simpler with the arrival of contemporary
devices in every aspect of society, and this is only possible because science and Technology
have been integrated. Today's development and benefits are only possible by using
contemporary equipment in any industry, whether healthcare, infrastructure, aviation,
power, information technology, etc.

Without these factors, a country would never be able to support its citizens and
could be forced to rely entirely on other countries for subsistence. Such is the impact of
science and Technology on a nation's progress. Given the roles that science and Technology
play in national development, it is crucial to increase private sector demand for Technology,
place renewed emphasis on linking businesses and knowledge institutions, reform enabling
environments for better knowledge use, set priorities and evaluate projects appropriately,
promote transparency, objectivity, selectivity, and international best practices in science
and technology funding.