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Introduction To Science and Technology

The document introduces the concepts of Science, Technology, and Society (STS), defining each term and exploring their interactions. Science is described as a systematic process of acquiring knowledge, technology as the application of scientific knowledge to solve problems, and society as a collective of individuals sharing responsibilities. STS is a multidisciplinary field that examines the interplay between these elements and their influence on research and innovation.

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Introduction To Science and Technology

The document introduces the concepts of Science, Technology, and Society (STS), defining each term and exploring their interactions. Science is described as a systematic process of acquiring knowledge, technology as the application of scientific knowledge to solve problems, and society as a collective of individuals sharing responsibilities. STS is a multidisciplinary field that examines the interplay between these elements and their influence on research and innovation.

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Introduction to Science, Technology, and Society (STS)

Key Questions to Answer:


1. How do we define Science, Technology, and Society?

2. How do they interact with each other?

3. What is STS?

What is Science?
• From Latin “Scientia” = Knowledge.

• As a process → solving problems, understanding nature, testing answers.

• As a system → acquiring knowledge via the Scientific Method.

• As activity → systematic and methodical way of building knowledge through


observation & experimentation.

• Goal: discover facts, relationships, and create theories to explain them.

What is Technology?
• From Greek “techne” = art, skill, or craft.

• Definition: Application of scientific knowledge, laws, and principles to solve real-


world problems.

• Forms: services, tools, machines, methods, and systems.

• Purpose: makes life easier, improves living conditions, changes the world through
human creativity.

What is Society?
• From Latin “societas” = friendly association with others.

• Definition: A large organized group of people making collective decisions and


sharing responsibilities.

• Features:
– Common interests

– Shared culture & institutions

– Cooperation to achieve goals

Interaction of Science, Technology, and Society


• Science → Technology: Discoveries in science lead to new technologies.

• Technology → Science: Tools and machines make scientific experiments possible.

• Society → Science & Technology: Provides demand, values, and goals that guide
research & innovation.

• Result: Better world, improved living, continuous development.

What is Science, Technology, and Society (STS)?


1. A young field combining history, philosophy, and sociology.

2. Studies the nature, value, and role of science and technology in society.

3. Examines how social, political, and cultural values influence research and
innovation.

4. Bridges the gap between two cultures:


– Scientific/technological

– Social/cultural

Activity for Reflection


• In your own words:
1. What is Science?

2. What is Technology?

3. What is Society?

4. How do they interact and relate with each other?

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