When Technology and Humanity Cross
4.0 Intended Learning Outcomes and Topics
1. Explain the human rights-based approach to science, technology, and
development;
2. Discuss the importance of upholding human rights in science,
technology, and development;
3. Discuss the principles of the three key documents that ensure the well-
being of humans in the midst of scientific progress and technological
development;
4. Analyze carefully the main idea of the essay;
5. Discuss thoroughly the comprehension questions extracted from the
essay; and
6. Share one's insights regarding the interconnection of technology and
humanity
What are human rights?
Human rights are rights inherent to all human
beings, whatever our nationality, place of residence, sex,
national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, language, and the
like.
Human rights in the face of technological and
scientific advancement are critical factors in one's journey
toward a good life. Protecting the well-being and protecting
the dignity of the human person must be at the core of
continued scientific and technological progress and
development. Such is the focus of the human rights-based
approach to science, technology, and society.
H - human beings'
U - unequivocal
M - means
A - and privilege that
N - need to be
R- respected
I - in order to
G - gain success for humanity
T - today and tomorrow in relation to
S- Science and Technology
What is the meaning of human rights?
Human rights are rights inherent to all human beings,
regardless of race, sex, nationality, ethnicity, language, religion, or any
other status. Human rights include the right to life and liberty, freedom
from slavery and torture, freedom of opinion and expression, the right
to work and education, and many more.
ARTICLE III of the Philippine Constitution
A bill of rights may be defined as a
declaration and enumeration of the
individual rights and privileges by which the
constitution is designed to protect against
violation by the government, or by
individual or groups of individual.