finals Flashcards

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dependent on the resources available in nature and their hunting tools were made from stones, woods, bones and ivory as evident in the Paleolithic age specifically until the mesolithic period and the humans here were nomads, changing settlements from time to time

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hunters or gatherers society

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they learned how to tame or domesticate animals and cultivated crops and the process of mining was also discovered by this society

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shifter or farmers society

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they discovered coal, gas, and oil used in cooking and these discoveries paved the way for industrialization

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manufacturing or processing society

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technologies are used for producing synthetic food and for recycling resources to satisfy the increasing human needs. In previous societies, they relied on what is available in nature and made something useful out of it. But now, we are able to create synthetic materials that are the results of our scientific knowledge and creativity alone.

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manufacturing or processing society

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5
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classification of society was proposed by

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alvin toffler

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is an american writer and futurist known for his work’s discussing digital evolution, communication evolution and technological singularity

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alvin toffler

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is the one that replaced hunters/gatherers after the agrarian revolution. Basically, this society is composed of farmers. Likewise, small-scale technologies were produced which came to existence through trial and error.

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first wave society

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similar to the manufacturing/processing society previously discussed. This society flourished during the period of the industrial revolution until the end of World War II. Likewise, scientific knowledge spread across the world for the first time during this time hence the inventions produced/manufactured in this period were based on scientific advancements in the fields of physics, biology, and chemistry. This society was characterized by mass production, mass consumption, mass distribution, and even the production of weapons of mass destruction.

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second wave society

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characterized as a post-industrialized society after World War II. People used modern technologies such as computers, robotics, and the like to create products and even do daily life activities. This society is associated with scientific-technological evolution.

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third wave society

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generate energy from wind, solar panels, hydrothermal vents, and even waste products of animals (this is what we call biogas). The goal of experts in this field is to generate, convert, and distribute energy without causing negative effects on humans and the environment.

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energy technology

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This includes the design and fabrication of different instruments, tools, gadgets, and machines that aim to create another product. It is more of tools for manufacturing such as lasers, robots, spinning wheels, and different types of motors.

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equipment technology

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This type of technology includes tools and gadgets used to manage, process, and distribute information.

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information technology

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made for the preservation, maintenance, treatment, and reproduction of living things. Common examples are genetic engineering, vaccines, antibiotics, organ transplant, surgery, and herbal medicine.

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life technology

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involved in the extraction, fabrication, and synthesis of materials specifically for the benefit of mankind. Examples are mostly raw materials or those simple things needed in day-to-day activities such as iron brass, porcelain, ceramics, and plastics.

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materials technology

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the process wherein technologies which may have been used for a very long time have already been replaced by a new and better version, especially with respect to performance and functionality. This occurs rapidly in this modern age of technology because if we are not satisfied, we tend to ask for more.

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substitution

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referred to as the process by which an innovation is communicated through various channels and subsequently adopted over time among members of society. Some cultures tend to adopt new products more quickly than others,

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diffusion

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17
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extent to which the culture is receptive to new things.

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modernity

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more similar to each other that members of a culture are, the more likely an innovation is to spread—people are more likely to imitate similar than different models.

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homophily

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The greater the distance between people, the less likely innovation is to spread.

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physical distance

20
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The more opinion leaders are valued and respected, the more likely an innovation is to spread. The style of opinion leaders moderates this influence, however. In less innovative countries, opinion leaders tend to be more conservative,

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opinion leadership

21
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are instruments of a country’s rapid development and economic stability.

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science and technology

22
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measures the income or the expenditures WITHIN the country. It represents the money spent by consumers on buying goods, the income from business establishments as well as government investments. Simply put, it represents the total value of goods produced and services provided in a country in a year.

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GDP or gross domestic product

23
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the average income earned by a person in a particular city, region, or country. It is one way of measuring the economic status and the quality of life in different areas. This data is acquired through a census by the Philippine Statistics Authority.

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per capita income

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the measure of how the total gross domestic product of the country is equally distributed among its members/people. Simply put, it is the distribution of rich and poor. Here in the country, there is somehow an imbalance in the distribution of wealth since only 1% of the population controls most of the wealth in the country. Talk about equity.

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income distribution

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sum of ALL the goods and services produced in a country per year by its people. It can be represented through this formula: (Income of people + Income overseas) – income paid to foreigners.

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gross national product

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the measure at which all the available labor resources are being utilized. It is computed as the ratio of the employed to the working age population (18 years old and above)

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employment rate

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the sum total of all the men and women who are able to work, be employed, or be unemployed. The ratio of employment to the population is usually higher for men than for women.

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structure of labor force

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the average number of years an individual or a group of people could be expected to live or simply people’s life span.

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human life expectancy

29
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for male they have 66.2 years life span while women have?

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72.6 years

30
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percentage of people living in an urbanized area not depending upon agricultural products and other government services.

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percentage of urban population

31
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we can rely on books and even online materials to ensure accuracy of information. Also, needless to say, our means to communicate have never been easier, thanks to social media platforms.

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Improved Communication, Easy Access to Information, and Social Networking

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7 advantages of modern technology

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Improved Communication, Easy Access to Information, and Social Networking

Improved Housing, Lifestyle, and Entertainment

Convenience in Education

Convenience in Travelling

Change in Health Industry

Efficiency and Productivity

Initiates Creativity and Innovation

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Appliances that employ voice command are definitely convenient. Also, the virtual reality concept (in gaming, mostly) has brought entertainment to the next level.

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Improved Housing, Lifestyle, and Entertainment

34
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education is no longer limited to the classroom setting nowadays. Online classes are the new normal now because of the situation we are in. E-books and E-journals decrease the burden of carrying heavy books. You can have a library inside your laptops and phones! Distant education through online courses and other web-based seminars serves as avenues to reach almost every corner of the world.

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convenience in education

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We now have cars with roadside assistance and maps in order to tell us which route will take us faster to our destination. Be it by land, by air, or by water, we can definitely get to our next destination with ease because of our modern-day public transport system.

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convenience in travelling

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introduces more sophisticated equipment for diagnosis and treatment.

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change in health industry

37
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increased production and reduced labor cost. With the development of machines that can perform tasks with precision and at a reduced duration, mass production of goods is done in no time. Of course, reduced labor cost is a result of employing more machines that can replace human labor.

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efficiency and productivity

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provides an avenue for a more creative and innovative approach.

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initiates creativity and innovation

39
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3 disadvantages of modern technology

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Job loss and Human Displacement
World destruction
Increased loneliness

40
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some business lines choose to invest in automated machines than in hiring people to handle the jobs.

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job loss and human displacement

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weapon of mass destruction is any weapon (be it radiological, nuclear, biological, or chemical) that is fatal and/or brings significant damage to humans, man-made structures, natural structures, and the biosphere in general.

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world destruction

42
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have caused physical social isolation which is the absence of an interactive relationship between family members and friends at an individual level.

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increased loneliness

43
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8 emerging technological ethical dilemmas

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Real-Time Surveillance Imagery
Colonizing Mars: An Astronaut Bioethics
Wearable Technology
State-Sponsored Hacktivism and Soft War
Enhanced Pathogens
Robot Swarms
Artificial Life Forms
Brain-to-brain Interfaces

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risk is a likelihood that a person would utilize the products or related information gained from the aforementioned type of research to carry out intentional damage through bioterrorism.

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biosecurity

45
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risk in _____ looks into the possibility of the pathogen accidentally escaping from a facility that could potentially trigger an outbreak and consequently, a pandemic.

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biosafety

46
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This idea was inspired by the social insects with the goal of using them in environmental cleanups or in responding to disasters.

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robot swarms