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STS Lesson 1: Science, Technology, Society

Science is the study of the natural world through systematic data collection, while technology applies scientific knowledge to solve problems and accomplish tasks. Society refers to groups of people with shared interests. Science, technology, and society (STS) studies how social and cultural values shape scientific research and technological development, and vice versa. Science and technology are intertwined, as technology applies scientific findings. Technology satisfies societal needs and wants. And science enables the creation of technologies to meet society's needs.

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STS Lesson 1: Science, Technology, Society

Science is the study of the natural world through systematic data collection, while technology applies scientific knowledge to solve problems and accomplish tasks. Society refers to groups of people with shared interests. Science, technology, and society (STS) studies how social and cultural values shape scientific research and technological development, and vice versa. Science and technology are intertwined, as technology applies scientific findings. Technology satisfies societal needs and wants. And science enables the creation of technologies to meet society's needs.

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“ Science, Technology and

Society”
Philip James Rocha
Lyceum of Alabang
INTRODUCTION
Objectives:

[Link] of
• Science
• Technology
• Society
[Link] the relationship between
•Science and Technology
•Science and Society
•Technology and Society
SCIENCE

 The word Science comes from the


Latin word “SCIENTIA”.
SCIENTIA means knowledge
 According to the Merriam-Webster’s
Dictionary – Science is defined as
1. knowledge attained through study or
practice,
2. knowledge covering general truths of
the operation of general laws, esp. as
obtained and tested through scientific
method [and] concerned with the
physical world.
TECHNOLOGY

 Comes from two Greek words


“techne” and “logos”
 “Techne” means art, craft,
proficiency in an art or craft,
systematic method of performing
or engaging in an art”
 “logos” means discourse or reason
 According to Merriam-Webster’s
Dictionary – Technology is defined as:
1. a manner of accomplishing a task,
especially using technical
processes, methods, or knowledge
SOCIETY

 Comes from the Latin word


“societas”
 “Societas” means fellowship or
company
 According to Merriam-Webster’s
Dictionary – Society is defined as:
1. an enduring and cooperating
social group whose members have
developed organized patterns of
relationships through interaction
with one another.
What then is Science, Technology
and Society or STS?
 STS is the study of how social,
political, and cultural values affect
scientific research and technological
innovation, and how these in turn
affect society, politics and culture
RELATIONSHIPS OF THE
TERMS
 SCIENCE and TECHNOLOGY
 Science is said to be the study of the
natural world by collecting data
through a systematic process called
the scientific method. On the other
hand, Technology refers to the
application of science to create devices
that can solve problems and do tasks.
 Technology, therefore, is the
application of Science. As such it is
impossible to separate science and
technology.
RELATIONSHIPS OF THE
TERMS
 TECHNOLOGY and SOCIETY
 Technology refers to devices that
can solve problems and do tasks.
On the other hand, Society refers
to the company or fellowship of
people of the same likes, needs,
and wants.
 Technology, therefore, refers to
the devices created through
Science to satisfy Society’s needs
and wants.
RELATIONSHIPS OF THE
TERMS
 SCIENCE and SOCIETY
 Science is said to be the study of
the natural world by collecting
data through a systematic process
called the scientific method. On the
other hand, Society refers to the
company or fellowship of people of
the same likes, needs, and wants.
 Science, therefore, makes it
possible for the creation of
Society’s needs and wants.

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