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STS - Introduction

The document discusses the relationship between science, technology, and society, highlighting how science systematically studies the natural world, while technology applies scientific knowledge for practical use. It emphasizes the role of society as both a beneficiary and a driving force behind scientific and technological advancements. Additionally, it outlines various examples of advancements such as biotechnology, globalization, internet access, and weapons technology.

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STS - Introduction

The document discusses the relationship between science, technology, and society, highlighting how science systematically studies the natural world, while technology applies scientific knowledge for practical use. It emphasizes the role of society as both a beneficiary and a driving force behind scientific and technological advancements. Additionally, it outlines various examples of advancements such as biotechnology, globalization, internet access, and weapons technology.

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25/02/2023

Science,
Technology, and
Society

• The systematic study of the structure and


behavior of the physical and natural world
through observation, experimentation,
and the testing of theories against the
What is evidence obtained.

Science? • Creates theories from facts and


relationships between organisms or cycles
in the natural world.

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What is Technology?
• The application of scientific
knowledge for practical
purposes, especially in
industry.
• Machinery and equipment
developed from the
application of scientific
knowledge.
• Involves tools, techniques,
and procedures

Science and
Technology

• Technology is a tool
that tests out scientific
theories.
• Science is a driving tool
of technology.

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Society
• Beneficiary of scientific
and technological
advancements. Can be
victims, too.

• Driving force of Science

• Operator / inventor of
technology

• An interdisciplinary field of study


that seeks to explore and
understand the many ways that
modern science and technology
What is shape modern culture, values, and
institutions and vice versa
Science,
Technology,
• Examines how science and
and Society? technology emerge and enter
society, how they change through
social processes and how society
changes in response to science and
technology.

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Examples of Scientific and Technological


Advancements

Biotechnology

Globalization and Economic Development

Access to the Internet

Weapons Technologies

Biotechnology
• Genetical modified
organisms for food
consumption.
• Possibility of humans taking
control of life.
• This process may cause
imbalance on the natural
course of life, permanently
changing humans’
relationship with nature.
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Globalization and
Economic
Competitiveness
• Expansion of industries
• Consumer demands
• Demand and supply

Internet
• Improved communication
• Easier dissemination of
information (national and
global)
• Virtual reality
• Easier to access cultures
around the world

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Weapons Technology

• Range of weapons and vehicles


specifically developed for the
purpose of warfare

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1. Historical antecedent in which social


considerations changed the course of
science and technology

2. Intellectual revolutions that defined


society

Topics to 3. Science and technology and nation-


building
expect in STS
4. The human person flourishing in terms
of science and technology

5. The Good Life

6. When technology and humanity cross

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