Module 1: General Concepts and STS Historical Developments Flashcards
STS is an interdisciplinary field focused on the ____, ____, and ____ of science and technology.
history, philosophy,
and sociology
It explores the cultural foundation of our techno-scientific
civilization, addresses current public policy issues, and recognizes
the impact of historical forces on discoveries, developments,
values, events, and institutions, shaping the course of history
Science, Technology and Society
In a 1675 letter to Robert Hooke, _____________expressed, ‘If I have
seen further, it is by standing on the shoulders of giants.
Isaac Newton
The main effect of ancient technology on society
the facilitation
of essential tasks and the improvement of overall living conditions.
Invention of Paper
Egypt: (3000 BC)
Egyptians began using the plant _________ as paper.
Papyrus
Invention of Silk
China: (3000 BC)
Invention of Sailboat
Sumer: (1300 BC)
Hippocrates, The Father of Medicine
Greece: (460 BC)
Roman Aqueducts
Rome: (312 BC)
Concrete
Rome: (300 BC)
the use of this strong material positively impacted Rome’s success by
enhancing the infrastructure.
Concrete
Invention of the Compass
China: (206 BC)
Invention of Camel Saddle
Sub-Saharan Desert: (200 BC)
Use of Gunpowder
China: (904 AD)
Technological Advances in the Ancient Times (9)
P- paper
A- aqueducts
C- concrete, compass, and camel saddle
M- medicine
S- silk and sailboats
G- gunpowder
During this period, where wars were prevalent, there was a considerable need for technology in the realms of weaponry, navigation, mass food and farm production, and health.
The trade and commerce between nations grew, so the demand for
transportation technologies was also evident.
Medieval Age
who made the printing press
Johannes Gutenberg
Printing Press
Germany: (1440)
invented to address the need for publishing books that
would spread information to many people at a faster rate.
Printing Press
Microscope
Middelburg: (1590)
crucial in the discovery of methods for preventing and
treating numerous illness.
microscope
Water and Wind Mill
Europe: (11th century)
Eyeglasses
Western Europe: (13th century)
Mechanical Clocks
Europe: (14th century)
Technological Advances in the Medieval Age (6)
E- Eyeglasses
WW- water and wind mills; war weapons
P- printing press
M- microscope and mechanical clocks