STS - introduction

Question 1

2 kinds of KNOWLEDGE

Answer 1

1. Knowing what society already knows
2. Knowing HOW to know what the world/society does not

Question 2

what is the FIRST STEP to learning?

2 sayings:

Answer 2

Humility

1. To realize that the more we know, the more we realize how little we know
2. To realize that the knowledge out there waiting to be discovered is as vast as the universe

Question 3

DEFINE:

Science (4)
Technology (4)
Society (2)

Answer 3

SCIENCE:
- Knowledge
- Systematic Inquiry
- Human Cultural Activity
- Total Societal Enterprise

TECHNOLOGY:
- Technics
- Technology
- Human Cultural Activity
- Total Societal Enterprise

SOCIETY:
- Groups of 2 or more people
- Having something in common

Question 4

While STS _____ _____ and ______, STS can likewise _____ _____ and _____

Answer 4

benefits individuals and society

harm individuals and society

Question 5

Likewise, STS can _________ people to
______ in terms of
_______ and
___________

Answer 5

tweak-nudge

think

research

innovation

Question 6

Studying STS would make __________ ________ that there are other _________
, other
____________, and other
____________

Answer 6

people realize

perspectives

means of knowledge

ways of doing things

Question 7

STS makes us realize that __________ for
_____ (2) and _____ (2)

Answer 7

life is a continuous search

science (knowledge, systematic thinking)

technology (product, process of production)

Question 8

IMPORTANCE of STS (7)

Answer 8

1. Military Power, Economic Strength, Medical Significance
2. Human Successes and Human Failures
3. Threats to Human Survival
4. Ethical Dilemmas Emanating from S&T
5. Disparities in Human Wellbeing
6. Social Conflict Emanating from S&T
7. Social and Cultural Roles of S&T

Question 9

Military Power, Economic Strength, Medical Significance

Countries/societies can _____ by _____
their _______ and
_______ ______

Answer 9

dominate

strengthening

military

economic capability

Question 10

Military Power, Economic Strength, Medical Significance

During the _____ War, modern ____ were used as _____

Answer 10

Cold

weaponry

detterent

Question 11

Military Power, Economic Strength, Medical Significance

these are used to make a ______ ____, to make a ____ ____

Answer 11

country stronger

country dominant

Question 12

Military Power, Economic Strength, Medical Significance

4 examples

Answer 12

1. war
2. invasion
3. domination by countries
4. terrorists

Question 13

Military Power, Economic Strength, Medical Significance

STS is used to ______ the _______ wellbeing of a society

Answer 13

uplift

economic

Question 14

Military Power, Economic Strength, Medical Significance

Most companies use ____ to _____, “____________”

Answer 14

S&T

survive

“win the future”

Question 15

Military Power, Economic Strength, Medical Significance

A _____________ exudes a __________

Answer 15

healthy citizenry

powerful country

Question 16

Military Power, Economic Strength, Medical Significance

S&T is used to “_____________”

Answer 16

prolong life, relieve suffering

Question 17

Military Power, Economic Strength, Medical Significance

_____ ____ has ____ over the years due to ____ ____ in the _____ field

this is because ____ _____ ____ if given ____ and ____ _____. and _____ perform _____ when given _____ ____ _____

Answer 17

life expectancy

risen

S&T advances

people suffer less

proper and cheaper medication

athletes perform better

proper scientific training

Question 18

Human Successes and Human Failures….

is for us to ____ on our ____ ____ and _____ from our ____ in _____

Answer 18

build

S&T success

learn

failures in S&T

Question 19

Human Successes and Human Failures

What does SUCCESS indicate? (3)

What does FAILURE indicate? (1)

Answer 19

1. Upgraded quality of life
2. Human Wellbeing
3. Better Future for next generation

a.) Endangered HUMAN SURVIVAL and GROWTH

Question 20

Science have assume social and cultural roles: (2)

Answer 20

1. Cognitive Authority
2. Combat Irrationality

Question 21

Science have assume social and cultural roles:

Cognitive Authority (1)

Answer 21

“Always cite sources”

Question 22

Science have assume social and cultural roles:

Combat Irrationality (1)

Answer 22

“Ituwid yung mga maling pananaw”

Question 23

Technology have assume social and cultural roles: (3)

Answer 23

1. Sustain private enterprises
2. Source of personal identity
3. Social Integration

Question 24

Technology have assume social and cultural roles:

Sustain private enterprises (1)

Answer 24

companies that dont update technology LOSE competitiveness

Question 25

Technology have assume social and cultural roles: Source of personal identity (1)

Answer 25

you are what you attach to yourself

Question 26

Technology have assume social and cultural roles: Social Integration (1)

Answer 26

Cellphone, FB, Twitter, Email

Question 27

BENEFITS Advances in S&T can _______ ______, _____ ______ and _____ _____

Answer 27

prolong life relieve society's and individual suffering

Question 28

HARM Advances in S&T can ____ _____, ____ ____ and _____ ____, make _____ more ______, make ______ more _______ or walang pakialam sa society

Answer 28

- can reduce life - aggravate society's and individual suffering - make life more difficult - make people more impersonal

Question 29

EXAMPLES of ETHICAL DILLEMAS in S&T

Answer 29

1. GMOs 2. Test Tube Babies 3. "copying" technology 4. Development of beauty products that are tested on animals

Question 30

EXAMPLES of DISPARITIES IN HUMAN WELL-BEING in S&T

Answer 30

- bakit mas mabuti kalagayan nila keysa satin? - developed vs developing countries

Question 31

_______ ____ has greatly ____ due to advances in S&T example?

Answer 31

social conflict - magnified advances in health care (reproductive health) are opposed by religious groups