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Science, Technology, Society Explained

The document defines science as a systematic body of knowledge derived from careful observation and experimentation. It explains technology as the practical application of skills and arts, while society is described as a grouping of individuals with common interests and cultural characteristics. Additionally, it introduces the concept of Science, Technology, and Society studies (STSS), which examines the interplay between scientific research, technological innovation, and their societal impacts.

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Science, Technology, Society Explained

The document defines science as a systematic body of knowledge derived from careful observation and experimentation. It explains technology as the practical application of skills and arts, while society is described as a grouping of individuals with common interests and cultural characteristics. Additionally, it introduces the concept of Science, Technology, and Society studies (STSS), which examines the interplay between scientific research, technological innovation, and their societal impacts.

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/ SCIENCE,

TECHNOLOGY AND
SOCIETY /
PREPARED BY: ANDRONICA JEAN F. AMBAG
WHAT IS SCIENCE?

• from the Latin word


“scientia” meaning
knowledge.
01

• is a systematic body of
knowledge based on careful
observation and
experimentation.
TECHNOLOGY
00 TECHNOLOGY

from two Greek words


01 “techne” meaning art,
craft, or skill.

“logos” meaning to speak


02 of; to imply the practical
application of techne.
SOCIETY
 The term "society" came from
the Latin word societas, which in turn was derived
from the noun socius ("comrade, friend, ally";
adjectival form socialis) used to describe a bond or
interaction between parties that are friendly, or at
least civil.

 A society is a grouping of individuals, which is


characterized by common interest and may have
distinctive culture and institutions.
WHAT DOES SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY
AND SOCIETY MEAN?

Science and technology studies,


or science, technology and society 01

studies (STSS) is the study of how


society, politics, and culture affect
scientific research and technological
innovation, and how these, in turn,
affect society, politics and culture.
THANK YOU

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