TECHNOLOGY
- From the greek word “technē” - meaning art, craft, with “logos” - study of”
- referred to as the “purposeful intervention by design”
Fe del Mundo
- a pioneering pediatrician in the Philippines.
- she designed the bamboo incubator
- makeshift incubator that utilized two wicker laundry baskets of varying
sizes.
Dado Banatao
- A humble child of a rice farmer from Cagayan Valley
- His efforts resulted in the invention of the PC chipset and the Windows Graphics
accelerator chip, both of which are still used in computers today.
Roberto del Rosario
- In 1975, a Filipino did invent and patent the karaoke sing-along machine as we know it.
Now, singing karaoke is as much a part of Filipino culture as it ever was Japanese.
HUMANITY
- The word humanity is from the Latin humanitas for "human nature, kindness.”
- Humanity includes all the humans, but it can also refer to the kind feelings humans often
have for each other.
WHEN TECHNOLOGY AND HUMANITY CROSS
At present, over 60% of people have access to the internet, 6.5 billion people own a
smartphone and more than 2.14 billion made at least one online purchase in 2021.
These are just three examples that show how far the development of modern technology has
come, and how our way of life has changed.
Technology impacts different fields that contributes to the development of a
successful life
1. Transportation
2. Industry
3. Security
4. Health
5. Agriculture
6. Education
As constant change occurs, the society of today is very much different with the
society in the past. These technological changes that occur today are a result
of our willingness to transform, improve, transmit information, and innovate,
coupled with our unquenchable thirst for the “new” drive which speed up this
modernization.
Advantages of Technology to Humanity
• Technological Innovation has boosted human well-being. Indeed, in the last
70 years, technological advantages have given humans the ability to live
relatively comfortably within society. Here are some of the most notable
advantages.
Quick access to information - Democratizing access to information is
undoubtedly one of the greatest advantages of technology
Facilitated learning, - The ease of access to online learning lets anyone
train in anything they like without leaving their home.
- Some 49% of students worldwide stated that they had taken an online course
in the last 12 months.
- according to a study conducted by the Economist Intelligence Unit, 90% of
leaders in the education sector say that students are more imaginative and
creative thanks to technology, as well as 80% more productive.
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Breaking the distance barrier - That technology has revolutionized the way we
communicate is undeniable
- A case in point is that, during the Covid- 19 lockdowns, in Spain alone, 8 out of 10
citizens between 18 and 65 years old (79.53%) relied on video calls as a way to stay
in touch with friends and family. A clear example of how technology has broken down
distance barriers.
Simplifying tasks
Technology turns tedious or complex tasks into interesting and simple ones.
- in recent years, automation and artificial intelligence have simplified tasks
even further, making our day-to-day life easier.
- One simple example are robot vacuum cleaners, which are able to
independently get on with cleaning our homes.
• Providing entertainment
- Another advantage offered by technology is the ease with which we
can access all manner of multimedia content designed for entertainment.
- Today, video and audio streaming makes up 70% of internet traffic, a figure
that proves that the internet is one of the main sources of entertainment in
the 21st century.
• Increased productivity and efficiency
- Modern technology boosts productivity as well as the efficiency of
human activities, as it allows us to perform tasks in less time.
• Increased life expectancy
- Technology applied to medicine and healthcare has increased our life
expectancy.
- According to data from the United Nations (UN), life expectancy in the 60s
was 52.5 years while today, the average is 72.
- The Covid-19 vaccine is undoubtedly a good example of an advantage of
technology, given that, for example, in the United States it prevented
140,000 deaths and 3 million infections, a true milestone for science.
Creating new jobs
- Technology actually creates more jobs than it destroys. In the so-called
fourth industrial revolution and by 2025, technology will have created over
97 million jobs around the world.
Disadvantages of Technology to Humanity
Addiction
- In recent years, many people have developed problems with technology
addiction.
Ethical dilemmas
- The future of humanity seems to be heading towards what many movies
have foretold: a society where artificial intelligence (AI) and robots play a
major role.
Dehumanization
- Another disadvantage of technology is that its improper use can lead to
dehumanization and foster social isolation.
Pollution
Technological development involves
collateral damage that directly impacts
the environment.
Industrialization has accelerated climate
change, deforestation and the
excessive consumption of raw
materials, among other things.
•Privacy
Did you know that, according to a study
by IDC research, every day there are
some 350,000 malware attacks
worldwide? The lack of online security
and exposure of sensitive data is
another drawback when it comes to
technology. Both companies and
individuals are exposed to the dangers
lurking on the Internet, because even
when defensive measures are taken,
they can fall victim to theft or data
hijacking, causing major economic loss.
