LESSON 3:

WHEN TECHNOLOGY AND

HUMANITY CROSS
LESSON OBJECTIVES

At the end of this lesson, the students should be

able to:
• Know the different technological
advancements in society;
• Discuss the development of science and
technology in the Philippines; and
• Discuss the effects of the interplay between
technology and humanity through the
 INTRODUCTION
• The word “technology” came from the Greek words techne and logos
which means art and word respectively. It first appeared in the 17th
century where the concept was only used to talk about the arts
specifically applied arts.
THe roles played by technology these days are very crucial. Each person
in the society is directly or indirectly affected by technology whether he
wills it or not. Most people survive their everyday lives with great
reliance to the different technological advancements already available to
the masses. While some claim that their lives are not affected by
technology, the fact cannot be denied that technology is already an
inevitable part of the society.
• It makes life so much easier and more convenient than ever before.
• It brings pleasure and happiness to all. Some say that technology has
become a necessity and no longer a want. At present , people work
very hard in order to save money to buy these “necessities” while in
the past, people used only their money for the things that would help
them survive like food, housing and clothing.
• However, it also important to note that anything too much is bad. The
same problem is faced by technology.
• People who are aware of the possible dangers of the use or misuse of
technology are not keeping still. They lay those dilemmas for the
public to see and realize what they are in for.
Television Sets, Mobile Phones, Computers, and Humanity

People all over the world use these technologies every

day to accomplish different purpose;
- Television was a product of different experiments by
various people;
- Paul Gottlieb Nipkow’s invention was called the
"electric telescope" that had 18 lines of resolution;
- Alan Archibald Campbell-Swinton and Boris Rosing
their experiment gave rise to two types of television
systems, namely, mechanical and electronic television.
- On April 3, 1973, Martin Cooper, a senior engineer at
Motorola, made the world’s first mobile phone call;
- In 1983, Motorola made their first commercial mobile phone
available to the public., It was known as the Motorola
DynaTAC 8000X.
- Charles Babbage who designed the Analytical Engine which
was used as the basic framework of the computers even until
the present time;
- The first design of computer was so big that it could occupy
whole floors of buildings;
- The first true portable computer was released in April 1981.
It was called the Osborne 1;
- The evolution of laptops continued until the present time
Roles Played by These Technological Advancements

- Television is mainly used as a platform for advertisements and

information dissemination;
- Television also is a good platform for different propagandas
and advocacies.
- Mobile phones are primarily used for communication;
- People use their mobile phones to surf the Internet and to take
pictures more than to text or to call people;
- Other applications include music player, calendar, radio,
television, and photo editor, among others.
- Personal computers and laptops can be used to surf the
Internet and communicate;
- the availability of a mouse or a touchpad made these two
technological devices easier to maneuver than mobile phones.
Ethical Dilemma Faced by These Technological Advancements

- People who are fixated on these technological

advancements start and end their day by using such
devices. It causes them to become reclusive,
alienating themselves from other people.
- Children who are not capable yet of rationally
deciding for themselves what is right or wrong are
freely exposed to different things on television,
mobiles phones, laptops, or computers.
 Robotics and Humanity
• A robot is an actuated mechanism programmable in two or
more axes with a degree of autonomy, moving within its
environment, to perform intended tasks.
• A service robot is a robot that performs useful tasks for
humans or equipment excluding industrial automation
application.
• A personal service robot or a service robot for personal use is a
service robot used for a noncommercial task, usually by
laypersons.
• A professional service robot or a service robot for professional
use is a service robot used for a commercial task, usually
operated by a properly trained operator.
 Roles Played by Robotics
- They are primarily used to ease the workload of mankind.
- They were invented to make life more efficient and less
stressful; perform activities to entertain people; made to serve
as toys.
- Robots also have their own set of rules and characteristics that
define what a good robot is:
Law One: A robot may not injure a human being or, through
inaction, allow a human being to come to harm.
Law Two: A robot must obey the orders given by human
beings except where such orders would conflict with the First
Law.
Law Three: A robot must protect its own existence as long as
 Ethical Dilemma/s Faced by Robotics
- Safety. Who should be held accountable if
someone’s safety is compromised by a
robot?
- Emotional Component. What if robots
become sentient should they be granted
robot rights? Should they have their own set
of rights to be upheld, respected, and
protected by humans?
 DISCUSSION POINTS
1.Do people really need technology in
their lives? Is it really a necessity?
2. How do you reconcile the “need”for
technology and the dilemma/s it
faces.
3.Should there be an ethics of
technology?
 ASSIGNMENT
1.How does science and technology affect
contemporary life and vice versa.
2. How do we protect our human rights in the
face of technological advancements and ethical
dilemmas?
3. Do you believe that Google makes people
stupid? Cite at least three examples to support
your assertion.
4. Read the entire article of Bill Joy (2000) “Why
the future does not need us”. Give your reaction.
 ASSIGNMENT

1. Do technological devices bring more good

than bad to people?
2. Should there be more budget for
technological researches despite the
dilemmas they are currently facing?
3. Should there be a limit to technological
advancements?
4. Show your stand on a technological dilemma

a. Robots that are capable of having

emotions.
b. Google and stupidity
c. Filipinos’ addiction to different
technologies.
d. Waze application