JINKY GIMENA ERAYA

BSN 202
OCTOBER 20, 2020
MR. ARJUNE LUMAYNO

Learning Activities
1. Group Activity (Mime Presentation)

Processing:

Considering the trend today that almost everyone is dependent on technology, how
would you go about it as a student?

For me as a student smartphones are commonly criticized for killing real conversation. I am certain we
have all availed ourselves of the distraction of having our Facebook, email, Twitter, and Instagram
constantly at our fingertips. It is simply wise to be aware of how we use social media. Social media can
help with loneliness and can be a way of supporting friends. However, it is the personalized
communication of comments and messages so inherent to face-to-face communication, rather than
explicitly quantifiable “likes” or “favorites,” that make us feel connected. Indeed, passive consumption
on Facebook solely through posting and scanning through status updates through our newsfeed,
twitter, and Instagram is correlated with feelings of loneliness. 

Particularly as students, we should be conscious of the environmental implications of our

technological dependence, both because we are most likely to have technology, such as smartphones,
and because we will disproportionately bear their future environmental consequences. Indeed, the
smartphones which have become so central to our lives contribute significantly to pollution and
resource scarcity. On a geopolitical front, China controls the majority of rare earth metal deposits,
which are integral to the production of technology, and has cut exports by 72 per cent in recent years,
raising economic and geopolitical tensions. There are also numerous human rights issues through the
entire life cycle of these devices from resource extraction to assembly and finally disposal.

Science fiction luminary Isaac Asimov wrote, “The saddest aspect of life right now is that science
gathers knowledge faster than society gathers wisdom.” In our present Internet era, this seems
especially true on an individual level. Vast amounts of information are constantly at our fingertips, yet it
seems we still lack the wisdom to healthily limit our dependence on technology not just for our own
sake, but for the health of our society and environment as well.
Formation:t h
How would you assess your life in the midst of the advancement of technology?
How does it affect your outlook in life?

For me the future of well being in a technology saturated world all in all digital life is now
threatening our psychological economic this affects individuals mental wellbeing.
Technology affects the way individuals communicate, learn, and think. It helps society and
determines how people interact with each other on a daily basis. Technology plays an
important role in society today. It has positive and negative effects on the world and it
impacts daily lives. We are living in an era where technological advances are common. The
internet and cell phones are some examples. However, with technological advances, there’s a
downside to it all.

One aspect of technology that has had a great impact on society is how it affects learning. It’s
made learning more interactive and collaborative, this helps people better engage with the
material that they are learning and have trouble with. Also, it gets you better access to
resources. With the creation of the internet, it gives us access to information at a twenty-four-
hour rate and you have access to almost anything online. In addition, it allows students to get
work done easier. Students can take quizzes and exams more easily, and teachers being able
to hold online classes can be very effective. It also  expands the boundaries of the classroom,
encouraging self-paced learning. People can access learning through YouTube and social
media. This helps students learn better than sitting down for lectures and reading from
textbooks. These technological advancements made learning more fun and convenient.

Another way technology has impacted society is through communication, how we talk and
communicate with one another worldwide. Technology brought many new methods of
electronic communication. For example, there are emails, social networking, you can face
time a person that lives on the other side of the world, and here’s video conferencing where
you can have conferences electronically. Lastly, the technological advancements that were
made within the health industry have helped keep people safe and healthy. There are many
innovate apps on phones that although people to watch their weight, how many calories they
intake, heart rate and other health properties any time of the day. There’s increased
accessibility of treatment available, there’s the change in healthcare that adds benefits for the
elderly, and hospitals using advanced technology within their surgical rooms.

However, studies show that mobile communication affects people in a negative way when it
comes to being sociable and making face-to-face contact. Mobile technology can decrease
communication and relations between people. There’s less personal time, where you find that
you don’t enough time for yourself because you’re always in contact with someone. Also, it
can be distracting from your schoolwork. There is also loss of privacy, because anyone can
find you anywhere, at any time of the day. In conclusion, all of these things impact how
humans act today. Without technological advancements, our way of life would not be as
complex. Technological influences shape the way humans act today.

Synthesis
Summarize in a five (5) to seven (7) sentences science, technology and society and
the human condition.
Society applauds the advancement scientific technology has made in recent years In
various fields, such as medicine, energy, and communication. While humankind
profits in many ways from this technology, a few voices are heard cautioning society
to consider the implications of these developments. The impact of technological
interventions on individual people, communities and the environment must also be
carefully considered. To do this, science needs to become more multidisciplinary
and its practitioners should continue to promote cooperation and integration between
the social and natural sciences.

Assessment
Choose the letter of the best answer and write your answer on the blank provided
before each number.
A 1. He viewed technology as a means to an end.
A. Heidegger B. Ellul C. Aristotle D. Bestand
B 2. It is the extreme version of technological optimism which holds technology as
the supreme authority on everything.
A. Fundamentalism B. Technocratism C. Utilitarianism D. Traditionalism
B 3. It is the gathering of the setting upon which challenges man to bring the
concealed to unconcealment.
A. enframing B. revealing C. confirming D. discovering
D 4. The instrumental definition of technology _.
A. a human activity C. a way of revealing
B. application of scientific knowledge D. a means to an end
A 5. The agent that has caused for the thing to come about.
A. causa efficiens B. causa materialis C. causa formalis D. causa finalis
C 6. According to Heidegger it is the ultimate danger of the nonstop revealing of
What is concealed
A. continuous advancement of technology B. innovative thinking
C. technological understanding of D. modern technology
D 7. It is that mode of any type of thought that deals with the quantifiable and the
Measurable.
A. Critical thinking C. Analytical thinking
B. Creative thinking D. Calculative thinking
B 8. The essence of technology is___.
A. enameling B. enframing C. engraving D. engaging
C 9. It has lessened because of social media.
A. transport message C. face to face social interaction
B. socialization D. visiting friends
A 10. Man has no contentment as every time new products are produced new
need arises that can only be answered by another _____.
A. new products B. new technology C. services D. potentials
Expanded
Read about the topic: The Human Person Flourishing in Terms of Science and
Technology
Make a comic strip the topic you read. Put it in a short folder.

ACTIVITY 7
Film Critique (Triad Output)
1. Film title: The Magician’s Twin – C.S. Lewis and the Case against Scientism

Film synopsis: This video is the first of a three-part documentary. It explores Lewis’
prophetic concerns
about the misuse of science to abolish man and to undermine personal freedoms
and
human dignity.
Guide questions:
i. What is scientism? How is scientism related to “Technocracy”? Was CS Lewis
against
Science?
ii. The video contends that science and technology may be gaining increasing control
over our
lives, potentially to the detriment of society. Do you agree? Does this match your
own
observations and experiences?
iii. According to the film, how is science being likened to religion? What were
examples of
movements in history that became cause for concern that the scientific method was
being
applied beyond its appropriate boundaries?
iv. Science is supposed to promote critical thinking. According to the film, how might
science
actually be promoting credulous, gullible thinking?
v. The film contends that much of modern science is about exerting over the world. Is
this a
virtue/advantage or a liability/disadvantage?
vi. Why is the title of the film “The Magician’s Twin”? What are the strengths of
science and
technology? What are the limits? What must complement S&T to ensure its proper
use and
promote sustainable development?
2. Film title: Village of the Watermills – Akira Kurosawa
 Film synopsis: This video is the last of eight short films that form the 1990 collection
entitled “Dreams”
by Akira Kurosawa. In this film, a young man visits a village that has chosen to forego
modern technology.
Guide questions:
i. According to the old man, why have they chosen not to use electricity? Is the
reason he gives
apparent today with other forms of modern technology?
ii. Compare the lifestyle of the village of the water mills with settlements during the
agricultural
revolution.
iii. Is the film critical of scientists? If so, in what way? Base on the film, Is science and
technology
really necessary to attain “the good life”?
iv. How do the main points of this video compare to those of “The Magician’s Twin”?

Processing
1. What other aspects in life may bring about human flourishing aside from science
and technology?

Human flourishing involves the rationale use of ones individual of human potentialities
including talents, abilities, and virtues in the pursuit of his freely and rationally chosen
values and goals. For me the other aspects in life may bring about human flourishing
aside from science and technology is for me compassion because it involves caring about
people who are suffering wishing that they not suffer. Some people may say that
flourishing for a human being, but the nation of flourishing is a more biologically toned
concept than happiness. Also, with regards to science and technology flourish human
development in relation to society is known as eudaimonia, flourishing or happiness
which is desired for its own sake with all other things being desired on its account.
Eudaimonia is a property of one’s life is the highest good of human endeavors and that
toward which all actions aim.

2. What is your concept of happiness?

For me the concept of happiness is that feeling that comes over you when you
know life is good and you can't help but smile. It's the opposite of sadness.
Happiness is a sense of well-being, joy, or contentment. When people are
successful, or safe, or lucky, they feel happiness. The "pursuit of happiness" is
something this country is based on, and different people feel happiness for
different reasons. Whenever doing something causes happiness, people
usually want to do more of it. No one ever complained about feeling too much
happiness. In additionThe main reason is that present happiness bears most
information about how well the individual is doing. Since it draws on recent
affective experience it is the most likely to reflect need gratification. Notions
of past and future happiness can be mere dreams. In fact there are indications
that present unhappiness can give rise to rosy views of happiness in earlier
periods and instigate wishful expectations of future happiness.
 Formation

1. How do you attain happiness?

happiness is a state of mind or feeling characterized by contentment,
satisfaction, pleasure, or joy. There are a number of attributes that correlate
with happiness: relationships and social interaction, extroversion, marital
status, employment, health, democratic freedom, optimism, religious
involvement, income, and proximity to other happy people.Because the
concept of happiness is complex and hard to measure, many people believe
that happiness is mysterious, elusive, and totally out of their control. This is
not true. Actually, happiness is a choice. However, some people who live
difficult lives can remain happy, while people who have everything they need
are unhappy. Happiness is determined by how we respond to external
stimulus. We can choose our own response no matter what the stimulus is. For
the same half cup of water, an optimist can see it half full; on the contrary, a
pessimist may see it as half empty. 

Also, we can get happiness from doing some simple things, such as taking a
relaxing bath, listening to music, going for a walk, reading a favorite book,
writing a letter to a friend, making a great meal for the family, or capturing a
glorious sunset. Although these things may seem minuscule and irrelevant,
they can help to create a delightful atmosphere, release the stress, and convert
negative emotions into happiness. In a word, these activities make difference
on our happiness level. Granted, there are circumstances that rob us of our
happiness that we don't have as much choice over, such as war, death, health
problems, and natural disasters, but we are not completely helpless even in
these circumstances. We have a choice to go on with life and live it the best
we can. We can still set goals and dream dreams. We can still keep happy by
looking good future.

2. What is life without science and technology?

Without science the world would not come up to this point. Because of science we have Technology,
buildings, bridges, structures and transportation. However, the most important thing that we wouldn't
have if science didn't exist is knowledge, it is the most important thing in our lives. We could not do
simple things such as washing dishes and turning on a computer. We wouldn't have invented cars,
trucks, or other vehicles without science. Due to the contribution of science, human beings now a
days live longer because of new inventions of medicine and treatment. Even doctors can transplant
the vital organs such as heart, kidney, eyes etc. due the invention of science. So, science brought the
modern civilization at this stage where we are today. Science has always been with humans since the
dawn of time. The early forebears engaged in various forms of experimentations though not in a
highly professional and advanced manner as we do today.
First of all without technology is very slow transportation, we use technologies to please our
needs. We buy things produced with special equipment. We live in houses built with
construction machinery. We use electronic devices for communication and interaction as well
as we travel using different vehicles. All this has become possible thanks to inventions which
are a part of evolution. The need to simplify our existence enabled development of
civilization. Let’s now cast our mind back to the time when people had to manage without
any technology. Imagine that you have to travel from one country to another. It would take
you months just to reach a final destination. Besides that, you would suffer from tiredness,
hunger and diseases.  Technology impacts us in different ways. It can be also negative and
dangerous, but at the same time, we use its advantages to improve conditions we live in. We
enjoy our lives not even thinking what helps us to do that. Technology has become an
integral part of our life. As the result we are not able to separate it from our world, moreover
to imagine civilization or development without it.

Synthesis
What is your own view of human flourishing?
Human flourishing is defined as an effort to achieve self-actualization and fulfillment within
the context of a larger community of individuals, each with the right to pursue his or her
own such efforts. It encompasses the uniqueness, dignity, diversity, freedom, happiness,
and holistic well-being of the individual within the larger family, community, and population.
Achieving human flourishing is a life-long existential journey of hopes, achievements,
regrets, losses, illness, suffering, and coping. The nurse helps the individual to reclaim or
develop new pathways toward human flourishing. Promote the dignity, integrity, self-
determination, and personal growth of diverse patients, their families, and oneself to
provide individualized, culturally appropriate, relationship-centered nursing care.

Write the letter of the correct answer on the blank before each number.
A 1. Biologists describe human as a _.
A. complex matter capable of performing life-sustaining processes
B. something that exists for a long time
C. a product of a complex process
 D. unique species
C 2. Man’s great longing in life can only be satisfied once___.
A. met B. _discovered C. fulfilled D. verified
B 3. He described happiness as “ideal state of laziness” not having any worries
Of distresses
A. Martin Heidegger C. Aristotle
B. Friedrich Nietzsche D. Epicurus
D 4. It refers to the notion that pleasure is the most important pursuit of mankind
and the source of all that is good.
A. eudaimonia B. scientia C. logos D. hedonism
A 5. We are living in a world where ____ are the forefront of ever-changing
Society
A. science and technology C. innovations
B. advancements D. developments
C 6. Which application of scientific knowledge has improved the medical and
Health sectors.
A. The rise of information technologies
B. Nanotechnology and robotics
C. The introduction of gene therapy, stem cells and cloning
D. Economic growth and global standing
D 7. For Aristotle, it means happiness.
A. hedonism B. scientia C. logos D. eudaimonia
B 8. He said that pleasure could be attained through living a virtuous life, living a
temperate life, and moderation in all
things.
A. Aristotle B. Epicurus C. Heidegger D. Sigmund
A 9. He became famous for uncompromising criticisms of traditional European
morality and religion.t
A. Friedrich Nietzsche C. Aristotle
B. Martin Heidegger D. Epicurus
C 10. Developments in the modern society become problematic due to___.
A. lack of funds C. the ethical and legal concerns
B. lack of support D. negative things they cause

ACTIVITY 8

Activity 1: Imagine Futures 60 minutes

This activity is about the role of science and technology in shaping the environment
and the human
condition, and what this means for attaining “the good life”. The students will be
group into five. Each
group will be asked to imagine the future of humanity in the next century (100 years)
given the following
aspects:
i. Technological evolution
ii. Environmental evolution
iii. Health/biological evolution
iv. Sociocultural evolution
Each group will be asked to justify their forecasts of the future through infographic
presentation. In their
presentation, they should consider current trends and the issues we are grappling
with, and should note that
the four dimensions above may be interrelated.
Materials
● Laptop, Personal computer
● Internet
Process Questions
1. What constitutes the good life for you?
2. To what extent does scientific advancements impacts your idea of good life?
3. How can you achieve a good life?

Assessments
Direction: Reflect on the question below. Provide the possible explanation for
answering YES and for
answering NO. Write your answer on the space provided
QUESTION: Should we stop doing science?
Yes
We should stop science because . . . . . . .
No
We should not stop doing science because . . . . .
Assignments
1. Advance reading on the advantages, disadvantages and limitations of technology.
2. Look over and outline the terms and conditions of their assigned social network,
and study the key
provisions for the following:
a. Ownership of information you post.
b. Access to information you post or provide.
c. Ownership and use of information regarding your activities and how this
information is used.
d. Confidentiality of your personal information.
e. Privacy provisions.
f. Redress of any grievances or disputes regarding the above.
1. What have I LEARNED this day that has helped me do all aspects of this better?

What have I DONE this week that has made me better at doing all aspects of this?
3. How can I IMPROVE at doing all aspects of this is?
Expanded Opportunity
1. Students will be asked to research on the evolution of humanity based on the
different aspects presented
in the class day.
2. Students will have to make a digital presentation (slideshow) of their researched
information.
3. Slideshow files should be uploaded in the digital classroom.

ACTIVITY 9

Activity 1: ICT: Do you know the social media you use? X minutes
Social media and electronic communications use is pervasive today, yet users often
do not understand, or
even take the time to go over the terms and conditions to which they agree when
they sign up to use these
services and platforms. In this activity, students will be asked to study the terms and
conditions of the
social media platforms they use and reflect on the implications.
OBJECTIVES:
a. Describe the key conditions of the social media they use.
b. Describe the business model of the social media platform they use: How come the
service is offered for free and how do these businesses earn?
c. Explain social media and its effects in relation to the third wave of technology and
to
McLuhan’s “The Medium is the Message”
d. Reflect on your own use of social media and the implication on society.
INSTRUCTION:
a. You will select one example of a social network or electronic communication
platform,
such as:
i. Google accounts (Gmail)
ii. Facebook
iii. Instagram
iv. Snapchat
v. LinkedIn
vi. Twitter
b. You will look over and outline the terms and conditions of your chosen social
network
and study the key provisions:
i. Ownership of information you post.
ii. Access to information you post or provide.
iii. Ownership and use of information regarding your activities and how this
information is used.
iv. Confidentiality of your personal information.
v. Privacy provisions.
vi. Redress of any grievances or disputes regarding the above.

1. Write your answer on the Space provider

Module 2: Science, Technology and Society and The Human Condition
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Materials
● Electronic vs. Literary Man: Marshall McLuhan (~1970s) The World Is a Global
Village (CBC
TV), 8:44. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HeDnPP6ntic
● Electronic gadget
Process Questions
1. What are the positive and negative effects of technology to society?
2. What are the impacts of technological advancement on education today?
3. Utilizing the technological advancements, what are the new challenges in the
promotion and
protection of human rights?

Assessments
Direction: Choose the letter of the best answer and write your answer on the space
provided before the
number.
D 1. The following are advantages brought about by technology EXCEPT:
a. Man has become advanced by using various new technology
b. Due to the development of science and technology, the impossible have become
possible
c. Difficult thing and work have become easy and comfort to man due to science and
technology
d. Life has become confusingly easy and unstable
B 2. Which of the following is not an example of evidences of scientific knowledge
applications?
a. The rise of information technology has made global communications possible.
b. The introduction of gene therapy, stem cells and cloning had improved the medical
and
health sectors.
c. Economic growth and global standing were achieved through innovations.
d. All of the above.
B 3. Which of the following is NOT a negative view for technology?
a. Society had become more dependent on technology.
b. Lack of willingness to think before we act.
c. Humans become patient.
d. Technology is making as so bust that can’t even find time to spend with our closed
ones.
Assignments
Download and watch the following video clips:
a. https://youtube.com/fFLVyWBDTfo
b. https://youtube.com/MnT1xgZgkpk
c.
Reflection Guide
1. What have I LEARNED this day that has helped me do all aspects of this better?
2. What have I DONE this week that has made me better at doing all aspects of this?
3. How can I IMPROVE at doing all aspects of this is?
Expanded Opportunity
1. Students will make a comprehensive list of instances/aspects wherein social media
networks
mentioned above can be of positive use.
2. Students will upload the list in the digital classroom.
3. An interview about each student’s list will be conducted in digital classroom with
regards to the key provisions in the terms and conditions of the social media
networks.
References

Activity 1: Stephen Hawking “AI could spell end of the

human race 45 minutes
Professor Stephen Hawking tells the BBC that artificial intelligence could spell the
end for the human race.
In an interview after the launch of a new software system designed to help him
communicate more easily,
he said that there were many benefits to new technology but also some risks.
Process Questions
1. What is Professor Hawking’s description of the internet and its dangers and
usefulness? Do you
agree?
2. What does Professor Hawking say will happen when true AI is developed?
3. What will happen to humans and why? Do you agree?
Activity 2: What happens when our computers get
smarter that we are? TED talk by Nick Bostrom 45 minutes
Artificial intelligence is getting smarter by leaps and bounds – within this century,
research suggests, a
computer AI could be as “smart” as a human being. And then, says Nick Bostrom, it
will overtake us:
“Machine Intelligence is the last invention that humanity will ever need to make”.
Process Questions
1. Why is there so much danger to man in making super machine intelligence?
Describe a few
aspects comparing humans and apes/ Neanderthals and machines and humans?
2. Why can’t we just turn the computer off? Can we just put the computer into an
isolated place?
3. What is Bostrom’s solution?
4. How can we do that?
5. What is the real danger?

Synthesis
In modern times, there are various technological advancements in all forms and
sizes; it may be at home,
workplace, learning place, or simply on the streets. It is now very accessible to
almost anyone in the world.
It is not completely impossible to say that each person owns at least one
technological device. Besides,
technology is not enclosed to expensive and high-end devices. Simple types of
machines that can perform
simple task regularly can already be considered a form of technology. However,
despite its usefulness and
beneficial characteristics, there are still some problems faces by different
technological advancements.
These problems are ethical in nature that involves not only the machine but also
mankind. It is now
impossible for technology and humanity not to cross paths because as some would
argue, technology has
become a necessity for people.
It is needless to say that like any other aspect of development, the technological
development is similar to
a double edge sword which on one side can kill someone and on the other side can
lead to one’s own
protection. However, the decision to use it proficiently in proper perspective is one’s
own decision and
choice.
If technological advancements are put in the best uses, it further inspires the
development in related and
non-related areas but at the same time its negative use can create havoc in the
humanity. Technology has,
and will, change the moral fabric of humanity; it is up to the present generation to
heed this warning and
not allow such societal travesties of immense proportions ever to occur again.
Technological
advancements will continue to advance rapidly as we move into the next millennium.
What is important is
to ensure that these advances benefit humanity as a whole.
Assessments
Direction: Choose the letter of the best answer and write it on the space provided
before each number.
C 1. The following are positive views for technology EXCEPT:
a. Material Standard of Living
b. Untimely Death is Reduced
c. Downgrading in Evolutionary View
d. Reduced Suffering
C 2. Which of the following is NOT an example of Contemporary Social Problems?
a. The view that life is getting worse is typically fuelled by concern about
contemporary
social problems.
b. The kind of problems is deviant behavior, such as criminality, drug use and school
refusal.
The decline of the influence of the church, the family and the local community are
also
seen to impoverish the quality of life of modern people, as are the rising divorce
rates.
d. None of the above
D 3. Which of the following does not define “Humanity”?
a. Humanity is the human race, which includes everyone on Earth. It is a word for the
qualities that make us human, such as the ability to love and have compassion, be
creative, and not be a robot or alien.
b. The word humanity is from the Latin word humanitas which means “human
nature,
kindness”
c. Humanity includes all the humans, but it can also refer to the kind feelings humans
often
have for each other
d. None of the above.
Assignments
Research and read in advance on the protocols to follow for biodiversity field
inventory.
Reflection Guide
1. What have I LEARNED this day that has helped me do all aspects of this better?
2. What have I DONE this week that has made me better at doing all aspects of this?
3. How can I IMPROVE at doing all aspects of this is?

Expanded Opportunity
1. The teacher will provide students a video clip link about the future of technology.
2. A group discussion will take place in the digital classroom.
3. Students will be encouraged to ask questions and share their ideas in the group
discussion.
4. Individually, students will write an essay depicting their own predictions of the
future of technology.
Outputs will be submitted in various online platforms.