Republic of the Philippines
BATANGAS STATE UNIVERSITY
The National Engineering University
Alangilan Campus
Golden Country Homes, Alangilan Batangas City, Batangas, Philippines 4200
Tel Nos.: (+63 43) 425-0139 local 2121 / 2221
E-mail Address:
[email protected] | Website Address: http://www.batstate-u.edu.ph
College of Architecture, Fine Arts and Design
NAME: Moresca, Lianne Francine A. SECTION: ARC-4201
DATE SUBMITTED:
LECTURER: Mr. MARK PAULO D. SAN JUAN
Ged 109 – Science, Technology and Society
COURSEWORK #1
Directions: Answer the following items in not less than 5 sentences. MS Word format
ONLY. Attach plagiarism scan report on your paper. Use duplichecker.com.
1. How has science and technology shaped the way we live today?
- Technology and science have made life easier. They have used technology or
other high-tech items to make our sleeping, cooking, and commuting routines
easier and faster, respectively. Our society has flourished and improved with the
help of both science and technology. We won’t be able to detect or predict
incoming storms, earthquakes, and we won’t be able to monitor volcanic
eruptions. Science and technology have made us safe from natural disasters and
many more. We are able to discover new medicine, and cure for some diseases.
Science and technology had improved many aspects of our lives, including
networking, healthcare, and communication. The best thing is that it is always
improving by enabling more sophisticated functions.
2. What are some examples of current technologies that have significant social
implications?
- Some examples of current technologies that have significant social implications
are Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, and Social Media platforms.
Recommendation systems, driverless cars, and facial recognition are just a few
of the uses for AI algorithms while social media can cause problems and issues
for privacy, misinformation, and can cause negative impacts on mental health.
Social implications include worries about AI prejudice, automation-related job
displacement, and moral issues in decision-making. Another example is the
Virtual and Augmented Reality (VR/AR). These types of technology had a huge
impact to entertainment, education, and remote collaboration.
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Republic of the Philippines
BATANGAS STATE UNIVERSITY
The National Engineering University
Alangilan Campus
Golden Country Homes, Alangilan Batangas City, Batangas, Philippines 4200
Tel Nos.: (+63 43) 425-0139 local 2121 / 2221
E-mail Address:
[email protected] | Website Address: http://www.batstate-u.edu.ph
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3. How does society shape the direction of scientific research and technological
development?
- The way in which society allocates its resources to support scientific endeavors
influences the kinds of study that are encouraged and discouraged. Similar to
this, scientists frequently focus their study on issues that will benefit society
since they are heavily impacted by the demands and interests of that society.
People control technology and science and are also responsible for its effects.
There is a complex yet dynamic link between science and technology and
society, with influences coming from both sides. With the needs of the society,
scientific research and technological development will need the influence of the
society in order to improve to give the needs of the society. Scientific research
endeavor often is based on the needs of the society, and some diseases are an
example of how scientific endeavors respond to societal needs. Scientific
researches are made to create cures and medicines for a certain disease.
4. How do ethical considerations play a role in the intersection of science, technology,
and society?
- Ethical considerations play a crucial role in the intersection of science,
technology, and society. There is a complex yet dynamic link between science
and technology and society, with influences coming from both sides. Ethical
considerations especially honesty and integrity, should guide any stages in
scientific practice. It can protect privacy and confidentiality, and it requires more
responsible actions in use of technology. It also emphasizes the importance of
respecting human dignity and rights of the users in the society. Science
researchers also ensures that technological advancements can uphold and
protect human dignity and human privacy.
5. Can you give an example of a scientific or technological development that has had a
positive and negative impact on society?
- The widespread use of the internet is undoubtedly an example of a scientific and
technological advancement that has influenced society in both positive and
harmful ways. The positive impacts of having a widespread use of internet
having a global communication, allowing people to connect around the world
instantly. Though having global communication help us connect with each other,
it can also have negative impacts like privacy concerns, leading to issues like
identity theft, and unauthorized data collection.
Leading Innovations, Transforming Lives, Building the Nation
Republic of the Philippines
BATANGAS STATE UNIVERSITY
The National Engineering University
Alangilan Campus
Golden Country Homes, Alangilan Batangas City, Batangas, Philippines 4200
Tel Nos.: (+63 43) 425-0139 local 2121 / 2221
E-mail Address:
[email protected] | Website Address: http://www.batstate-u.edu.ph
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- Another example is the AI or the Artificial Intelligence. AI has brought some
significant advancements having both positive and negative impacts on the
society. Some positive impacts are having healthcare improvements also in
education, efficiency and automation, innovation and research, and many more
in the future uses. AI makes our lives easier, but it can also give some negative
impacts on our society. Job displacement is the number one negative impact
because a certain task or job can become automated. And also, it is possible that
the advantages of AI won't be shared fairly, increasing the gap in wealth between
those who can take advantage of AI-driven opportunities and those who can't.
Leading Innovations, Transforming Lives, Building the Nation
Republic of the Philippines
BATANGAS STATE UNIVERSITY
The National Engineering University
Alangilan Campus
Golden Country Homes, Alangilan Batangas City, Batangas, Philippines 4200
Tel Nos.: (+63 43) 425-0139 local 2121 / 2221
E-mail Address:
[email protected] | Website Address: http://www.batstate-u.edu.ph
College of Architecture, Fine Arts and Design
Leading Innovations, Transforming Lives, Building the Nation
Republic of the Philippines
BATANGAS STATE UNIVERSITY
The National Engineering University
Alangilan Campus
Golden Country Homes, Alangilan Batangas City, Batangas, Philippines 4200
Tel Nos.: (+63 43) 425-0139 local 2121 / 2221
E-mail Address:
[email protected] | Website Address: http://www.batstate-u.edu.ph
College of Architecture, Fine Arts and Design
Leading Innovations, Transforming Lives, Building the Nation
