when
technology
and humanity
cross
Arbilon, Autor, Macariola
lesson objectives
know the different technological advancements in
society;
discuss the development of science and technology
in the Philippines;
discuss the effects of the interplay between
technology and humanity through the dilemma(s)
they face
technology
From the Greek words techne - art and logos - word
Taking the two word together, technology means a discourse on
arts. (Buchanan, 2010)
In one way or another, each person in the society is directly or
indirectly affected by technology whether he wills it or not.
Most people survive their everyday lives with great reliance to
the different technological advancements already available to
the masses.
Technology is already an inevitable part of the society.
benefits of technology
Makes life easier and more convenient
Provides entertainment, communication,
and global access to information
Improves work efficiency and quality of
life
negative effects
Social Isolation and Mental Health Issues
Privacy and Security Concerns
Dependency and Addiction
Decreased Attention Span and Focus
Television
sets, mobile
phones,
computers,
and humanity
television
Paul Gottlieb
Nipkow
A German student who invented
the electric telescope in the late
1800s
alan archibald
campbell-swinton
(English Scientist)
boris rosing
(Russian Scientist)
created a new system of television by
using cathode ray tube in addition to
the mechanical scanner system
MOBILE PHONES
More than half of the Filipino
population own at least one mobile
phone
Mobile phones are considered a
must-have among young Filipinos
One in every 3 Filipinos cannot live
without a mobile phone or 30
percent of the Philippine urban
population nationwide said that
mobile phones are necessities
martin cooper
On April 3, 1973, Martin Cooper, a senior
engineer at Motorola, made the world’s
first mobile phone call
The mobile phone used by Cooper
weighed 1.1 kilograms
The device was capable of a 30-
minute talk time
It took 10 hours to charge
COMPUTERS
AND LAPTOPS
Not possible for all Filipino
families to own at least one
computer or laptop
Most profits gained by
computer and laptop
manufacturers come from
offices, businesses , or schools
charles babbage
A nineteenth-century English
Mathematics professor
Designed the Analytical
Engine which was used as the
basic framework of the
computers
a typical household owns at least
four of the following devices
Mobile phone - (89%)
Smartphone - (53%)
Tablet - (14%)
Desktop - (39%)
Laptop or Netbooks - (37%)
Smart TV - (4%)
These data prove the deep-seated fascination of Filipinos to different
technological devices
here are some facts about filipinos
and their use of gadgets and the
internet
Mobile phone subscription is at 119 million
Filipinos spend approximately 3.2 hours on mobile and 5.2
hours on desktop daily
Currently, the Philippines has one of the highest digital
populations in the world
There are now 47 million active Facebook accounts in the
Philippines
The Philippines is the fastest-growing application in
Southeast Asia
ROLES PLAYED
BY THESE
TECHNOLOGICAL
ADVANCEMENTS
TELIVISIONS
advertisements and
information dissemination
recreational activity and
good stress reliever
good platform for different
propagandas and
advocacies
good way to bond with one’s
family members
MOBILE PHONES
communication
surf the internet
take pictures
other applications like
music player, calendar,
radio and among
others.
PERSONAL
COMPUTERS
AND LAPTOPS
surf the internet and
communication
use for job
play games
ETHICAL DILEMMA FACED BY THESE
TECHNOLOGICAL ADVANCEMENTS
First, most parents would argue that these devices make their children lazy and
unhealthy.
people who are fixated on these technological advancements start and
end their day by using such devices.
skipping meals - lack of exercise or any bodily movements - overly
dependence on technology.
they highly experience alienation because they are lack of socialization.
Second, Moral dilemma - children who are not yet capable of rationally deciding
for themselves are freely exposed to different things on these technologies.
it happens because of the availability and easy access to different
websites without restrictions even it is not suitable for their age.
ETHICAL DILEMMA FACED BY THESE
TECHNOLOGICAL ADVANCEMENTS
Responsibility in the sense of being “accountable for” and “accountable
to” is very appropriate to the ethics of technology.
Each person MUST indicate the priorities, values, norms, and
principles that constitute the grounds for one’s action and define
contribution to the scientific-technological event.
Ethics of Responsibility - focuses on the positive rather than negative.
People who are part of the scientific development ought to let the
public know the good in their respective technological contribution/s.
In this way, the people will be sufficiently aware of what to do and
what not to do.
ROBOTICS AND HUMANITY
A robot is an actuated mechanism programmable in two or
more axes with a degree of autonomy, moving within its
environment, to perform intended tasks.
Autonomy- the ability to perform intended tasks based on
the current state and sensing without human intervention.
SERVICE ROBOT
A robot that performs useful tasks
for humans or equipment,
excluding industrial automation
applications.
A robot may be classified according
to its intended application as an
industrial robot or a service robot.
SERVICE ROBOT
A Personal service robot - a service robot for personal use is a
service robot used for a non-commercial task, usually by a
layperson. (e.g., domestic servant robot, automated wheelchair,
etc.)
A Professional service robot - a service robot for professional use is
a service robot used for a commercial task, usually operated by a
properly trained operator. (e. g., cleaning robot for public places,
delivery robot, firefighting robot, surgery robot)
ROBOTICS AND HUMANITY
Germany was one of the first countries to develop service robots.
DESIRE (Deutsche Servicerobotik Initiative) - Germany Service
Robotics Initiative, which was launched on October 1, 2005.
DESIRE OBJCETIVES:
To achieve a technological edge toward attaining key functions
and components that are suited for everyday use
To create a reference architecture for mobile manipulation
To promote the convergence of technologies through integration
into a common technology platform
To conduct pre-competition research and development activities
for new products and technology transfer in start-up enterprises
in the field of service robotics
The earliest conception of robots can be traced around 3000 B.C. from
the Egyptians.
An American inventor known for george devol
developing Unimate, the first
material handling robot employed
in industrial production work.
“Unimate” was his first invention
from the words “Universal
Automation”
Roles played by robotics
Ease the workload of mankind.
Make life more efficient and less stressful
Perform complicated activities
Pleasure, entertainment in parks or exhibits
Toys, child-friendly
Used in movies
laws of robots by issac asimov
Law One: A robot may not injure a human being, or, through
inaction, allow a human being to come to harm.
Law Two: A robot must obey the orders given to it by human beings
except where such orders would conflict with the First Law.
Law Three: A robot must protect its own existence as long as such
protection does not conflict with the First or Second Law.
Ethical dilemma/s faced by robotics
1. Safety: “Who should be held accountable if someone’s safety is
compromised by a robot?”
2. Emotional Component: “What if robots become sentient? Should
they be granted robot rights? Should they have their own set of
rights to be upheld, respected, and protected by humans?”
In the field of robotics, there are two types of autonomy:
Partial autonomy (which includes active human-robot interaction)
Full autonomy (which excludes active human-robot interaction).
SUMMARY:
In modern times, technological advancements come in all
forms and sizes, whether at home, work, school, or on the streets,
and are accessible to almost anyone. However, despite its
usefulness and beneficial characteristics, problems still arise,
which are ethical in nature involving both machines and mankind.
Since technology has become a necessity for people, ethics should
still be enforced to ensure safety and mortality of people.