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Learning Module 6: Technology as a Way of Revealing (4 Hours)
Topics
6.1 The Human Condition before Common Era
6.2 The Human Condition in the Common Era
6.3 The Essence of Technology
6.4 Backtracking the Human Condition
Course Outcomes and Learning Outcomes
Course Outcome/s: By the end of this course, the student is able to:
1. Assess the human condition in relation to science and technology.
Learning Outcomes: At the end of the lesson, the student is able to:
1. Explain the concept of human condition before science and technology.
2. Identify the change that happened in human condition after science and
technology.
3. Name ways on how technology aided in revealing the truth about the human
being.
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Overview
Comparing the lives of the people before

and now will make anyone realize the
changes that happened in society not just in
terms of culture, language, or rights but more
importantly, changes in people way of life due
to the existence of science and technology.
Generation gap is attributed mainly to
the changes brought about by technology.
Although the original idea is for technology to
help everyone, it cannot be denied that until today, not everyone is comfortable in using
the different kinds of technologies. Mostly those who belong to the order generation think
that these technologies are too complicated to operate. Even before, people are already
fascinated with science and technology. This fascination led to numerous magnificent
inventions that people in the present are able to enjoy the benefit from. Through science
and technology, people get to experience what is really means to live because it helps
people in more ways than one.

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Discussion
Why is Technology Not Neutral?

Heidegger strongly opposes the view
that technology is “a means to an end” or “a
human activity.” These two approaches, which
Heidegger calls, respectively, the
“instrumental” and “anthropological”
definitions, are indeed “correct”, but do not go
deep enough; as he says, they are not yet
“true.” Unquestionably, Heidegger points out,
technological objects are means for ends, and
are built and operated by human beings, but the essence of technology is something else
entirely. Just as the essence of a tree is not itself a tree, Heidegger points out, so the
essence of technology is not anything technological.
What, then, is technology, if it is neither a means to an end nor a human activity?
Technology, according to Heidegger must be understood as “a way of revealing”
(Heidegger 1977, 12). “Revealing” is one of the terms Heidegger developed himself in
order to make it possible to think what, according to him, is not thought anymore. It is
his translation of the Greek word alètheuein, which means ‘to discover’ – to uncover what
was covered over. Related to this verb is the independent noun alètheia, which is usually
translated as “truth,” though Heidegger insists that a more adequate translation would be
“un-concealment.”
How can technology be ‘a way of revealing’?

What does this have to do with technology? And what does Heidegger mean when
he says that technology is “a way of revealing”? Answering these questions requires a
short but important detour. What we call “reality”, according to Heidegger, is not given
the same way in all times and all cultures (Seubold 1986, 35-6). “Reality” is not

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something absolute that human beings can ever know once and for all; it is relative in the
most literal sense of the word – it exists only in relations. Reality ‘in itself’, therefore, is
inaccessible for human beings. As soon as we perceive or try to understand it, it is not ‘in
itself’ anymore, but ‘reality for us.’
This means that everything we
perceive or think of or interact with
“emerges out of concealment into
unconcealment,” in Heidegger’s words.
By entering into a particular relation with
reality, reality is ‘revealed’ in a specific
way. And this is where technology comes
in, since technology is the way of
revealing that characterises our time.
Technology embodies a specific way of
revealing the world, a revealing in which humans take power over reality. While the
ancient Greeks experienced the ‘making’ of something as ‘helping something to come into
being’ – as Heidegger explains by analysing classical texts and words – modern
technology is rather a ‘forcing into being’. Technology reveals the world as raw material,
available for production and manipulation.
Why is technology not a human

activity?
According to Heidegger, there is
something wrong with the modern,
technological culture we live in today. In
our ‘age of technology’ reality can only
be present as a raw material (as a
‘standing reserve’). This state of affairs
has not been brought about by humans;
the technological way of revealing was not chosen by humans. Rather, our understanding
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the ages. In our time ‘being’ has the character of a technological ‘framework’, from which
humans approach the world in a
controlling and dominating way.
This technological understanding
of ‘being’, according to Heidegger, is to
be seen as the ultimate danger. First of
all, there is the danger that humans will
also interpret themselves as raw
materials. Note that we are already
speaking about “human resources”! But
most importantly, the technological will to
power leaves no escape. If we want to move towards a new interpretation of being, this
would itself be a technological intervention: we would manipulate our manipulation,
exerting power over our way of exerting power. And this would only reconfirm the
technological interpretation of being. Every attempt to climb out of technology throws us
back in. The only way out for Heidegger is “the will not to will”. We need to open up the
possibility of relying on technologies while not becoming enslaved to them and seeing
them as manifestations of an understanding of being.
6.1 The Human Condition before Common Era
Our early ancestors’ primal need to survive and paved way for the invention of
several developments. Gifted with brains more advanced than other creatures, humans
can utilize abundant materials for their own ease and comfort. It is difficult to pinpoint the

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period where technology is said to have started, one can say that at the very least, the
motivation to make things easier has been
round since humans are:
 Homo erectus have been using fire to
cook, through chipping one flint over
the other to produce a spark, all while
without realizing the laws of friction and
heat.
 began to sharpen stones as one would
make a knife. Homo sapiens
 People discovered minerals and began
forging metal works.
 Fur clothing and animal skin primarily
used for comfort against harsh winds.
 It also found that our ancestors have been deeply engaged in the concept of
beauty.
 On the latter half of the Stone Age, include several figures thought to be
ceremonial in honor of some deity.
 Different tribes may have different Gods.
Nevertheless, it can be positively inferred that like the people of today, our
ancestors also found the need to explain things in a way that makes sense to them. They
quickly realized that there are events outside of their control and attempted to justify
things as being a work of supernatural being.
6.2 The Human Condition in the Common Era

For a long time, humans were contented with their relationship with nature.
Earliest case of man-made extinction occurred over 12,000 years ago, possibly brought
upon by hunting and territorial disputes.
Driven by their primal need to survive and gaining the upper hand in terms of
development and adaptability, humans were quick to find ways to driven off other mega
faunas threatening a prospective hunting spot and eventually, settling grounds.

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 Growing population also necessitated finding additional resources, leading to
overhunting, and overfishing common prey, some of which were endemic to the
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agriculture emerged years ago.
 Formation of communities caused humans to expand more in territory and more
people to feed and later paved way to civilization.
 Albeit waging wars with other tribes seemed to be the solution.
 Some 5,000 years ago that engaging in a peaceful negotiation was also possible
and less bloody.
People had a new objective - gather as
much products as possible. They have turned
to wealth as one of their goals as humans and
ultimately as civilizations, for they perceived
that those who have many, live comfortable
and thus are generally happier than those who
do not have sufficient wealth. Humanity
became more complex. The primary goal was
not merely to survive, but to live the good life.

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Below are some of the notable

01 comparisons then and now:
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1. Mortality Rate. Due to technology, lesser women and children die during birth,
assuring robust population and strong workforce. Medical care for premature infants
allows them to survive and develop normally, while proper maternal care ensures that
mothers can fully recover and remain empowered.
2. Average Lifespan. Aside from the reason that people engage less in combat and are
less likely to die in treatable diseases now as opposed to then, science can prolong
lives by enhancing living status and discovering different remedies to most diseases.
Distribution of medicines is also made easier and faster
3. Literacy Rate. Access to education provided to more individuals generally creates a

more informed public that could determine a more just society.
4. Gross Domestic Product (GDP). Although not an indicator of an average person’s
lifestyle in a certain country, it is often used to determine the value of the country’s
good and services produced within the territory given a certain time.

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6.3 The Essence of Technology

Humanity has indeed come a long way
from our primitive ways, and as a rule, it is said
that we are more” developed” than we were
before. Modern humans are reliant on technology
in their search for the good life. We see ways to
utilize and achieve growth - a goal that we believe
would bring forth betterment.
Martin Heidegger a philosopher argued that its
essence, or purpose, and being are different from
each other. He was able to expound on his point
upon identifying technology that can be either be
perceived as first, a means to achieve man’s end
and second, that which constitutes human activity.
Humans are in danger by too much reliance on technology. They lose track of things
that matter, reducing their surroundings to their economic value. After all, it was science
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6.4 Backtracking the Human Condition
People are still trying to discover
and rediscover things that would give
meaning to their lives-whether it to be
honor, strength, or merit. People are still
trying to make sense of their existence in
the world, and technology does little to aid
them in their pursuit of life’s meaning.
Aristotle’s idea of “good”
entertains the idea of holistic enrichment of
a person situated in his society.
Technological advancements are seemingly
occurring in a rapid pace that are morally
cannot quite keep up; no such
consideration was given in his approach in achieving good life.
References
Blitz, M. (2014). “ Understanding Heidegger on Technology,” The New Atlantis,

Number 41, Winter, pp. 63-80.
De Vries, M.J. (2005). Teaching About Technology: An Introduction the Philosophy

of Technology for Non- Philosopher. Switzerland; Springer.
Derrida, J. (1989). Of Spirit: Heidegger and the Question. Trans. Geoffrey

Bennington and Rachel Bowly. Chicago/ London: Chicago UP.
Grayson, D.K. Human Population Growth and Extinction. (n.d.). Center for
Biological Diversity.
Rudgley, R. (2000). The Lost Civilization of the Stine Age.New York Simon and
Schuster.

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Checkpoint
Activity 6.1. IDENTIFICATION

Direction:
 Identify the following statement below if it talks about; Mortality Rate, Average
lifespan, Literacy Rate or GDP.
_______________1. Value of Country’s goods and services.
________________2. Access to education
________________3. Discovery of medicines that prolong lives.
________________4. Lesser women and children die during birth.
________________5. Exchange of goods and products.
________________6. Able to read and write.
________________7. More informed public.
________________8. Normal infants after birth.
________________9. High economy.
________________10. Utilization of our own local products.

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It is now time to use those

Do this skills you have learned so
far. Goodluck!
Activity 6.2. TRUE OR FALSE

Direction:
 Write A if the statement is True and B if it is False.
______1. Science has nothing to do with human development.
______2. Generation gap is the changes brought by technology.
______3. Homo sapiens used fire to cook.
______4. Sharpening of stones was happened during stone age.
______5. During Common Era people need to utilize the abundant minerals.
______6. Today’s time is more developed compared before.
______7. People need not to survive because everything is well provided by
technology.
______8. Advancement in technology is only for rich countries.
______9. Hunting and gathering is a primitive means to survive.
______10. Battle of the fittest emerged during the rapid increase of population.

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Assessment 6
Direction:
 In the space provided discuss the following. (10 points each)
1. Whether technology is means to an end or an end itself.
2. What would happen to humankind if technology did not exist?

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Learning Module 7: The Good Life (4 Hours)
Topics
7.1 Aristotle and How We All Aspire for a Good Life
7.2 Happiness as the Goal of a Good Life
1. Assess the human condition in relation to science and technology;
1. Examine what is meant by good life
2. Identify how humans attempt to attain is deemed to be a good life.
3. Recognize possibilities available to Human being to attain the good life.

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Overview
In Ancient Greece, long before the word “science” has been coined, the need to
understand the world and reality was bound with the need to understand the self and the
good life. For Plato, the task of understanding things in the world runs parallel with the
job of truly getting into what will make soul flourish. In an attempt to understand reality
and the external world, man must seek to understand himself, too.
It was Aristotle who gave a definitive distinction between the theoretical and
practical sciences. Among theoretical disciplines, Aristotle included logic, biology, physics,
and metaphysics, among others. Among the practical ones, Aristotle counted ethics and
politics. Whereas “truth” is the aim of the theoretical sciences, the “good” is the end goal
of the practical ones. Every attempt to know is connected in some way in an attempt to
find the “good”. Rightly so, one must find the truth about what is good is before one can
even try to locate that which is good. In this lesson, we will talk about the role of science
and technology in achieving the “Good Life”.
Discussion
7.1 Aristotle and How We All Aspire for Good Life

Aristotle was the first thinker who dabbled
into the complex problematization of the end goal
of life which is happiness. Compared to his teacher
and predecessor, Plato, Aristotle embarked on a
different approach in figuring out reality.
Plato thought that things in this world are
not real and are only copies of the real world of
forms.
Aristotle, puts ground in claiming that this
world is all there is to it and that this world is the

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only reality we can access.
Plato believes in two realities: the world of forms and the world of matter.
Plato also claims that that despite the reality of change, things remain and they
retain their ultimate “whatness”.
Aristotle, for his part, disagreed with his teacher’s position and forwarded the idea
that there is no reality over and above what the senses can perceive. As such, it is only
by observation of the external world that one can truly understand what reality is all
about. Change is a process that is inherent in things.
7.2 Happiness as the Goal of a Good Life

John Stuart Mill declared the Greatest
Happiness Principle by saying that an action is
right as far as it maximizes the attainment of
happiness for the number of people. Mill said
that the individual happiness of each individual
should be prioritized and collectively dictates the
kind of action that should be endorsed.
Example: Consider the pronouncements
against mining. When an action benefits the
greatest number of people, said action is deemed ethical. Does it offer more benefits
rather than disadvantages? Does mining result in more people getting happy rather than

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sad? If the answers to the said questions are in the affirmative, then said action, mining
is deemed ethical.
The ethical is, of course, meant to lead us to the good and happy life. History has
given birth to different schools of thought, all of which aim for the good and happy life.
Materialism
 Democritus and Leucippus first
materialist in Ancient Greece.
 Belief that the world is made up of and
is controlled by the tiny indivisible units
in the world called atomos or seeds.
 Democritus and his disciples, the world,
including human beings, is made up of
matter.
 Matter is what makes us attain
happiness.
 Material wealth as the primary source of the meaning of their existence.
Hedonism
 The end goal of life in acquiring

pleasure.
 Pleasure has always been the priority
of hedonists.
 Life is about obtaining and indulging
in pleasure because life is limited.
 “Eat, drink, and be merry for
tomorrow we die.”

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Stoicism
 Espoused the idea that to generate
happiness, one must learn to
distance oneself and be apathetic.
 Apatheia means to be indifferent.
 Happiness can only be attained by a
careful practice of apathy.
 Adopt the fact that some things are
not within our control.
Theism
 People find the meaning of their lives
using God as a fulcrum of their
existence.
 The ultimate basis of happiness for
theists is the communion with God.
Humanism
 Espouses the freedom of man to carve his own destiny and to legislate his own
laws, free from shackles of God that monitors and controls.
 Man is literally the captain of his own ship

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References
Blitz, M. (2014). “ Understanding Heidegger on Technology,” The New Atlantis, Number

41, Winter, pp. 63-80.
De Vries, M.J. (2005). Teaching About Technology: An Introduction the Philosophy of

Technology for Non- Philosopher. Switzerland; Springer.
Derrida, J. (1989). Of Spirit: Heidegger and the Question. Trans. Geoffrey Bennington and
Rachel Bowly. Chicago/ London: Chicago UP.
Grayson, D.K. Human Population Growth and Extinction. (n.d.). Center for Biological
Diversity.
Rudgley, R. (2000). The Lost Civilization of the Stine Age.New York Simon and Schuster.

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Checkpoint
Activity 7.1 FILL IN THE BLANKS.

Direction:
 Complete the statement below. Correct answer is equivalent to two (2pts.) in
each number.
1. ____________________ to be indifferent.
2. Eat, drink and __________________ for tomorrow we die.
3. Matter is what makes us attain ___________________.
4. In theism people find the meaning of their lives using ______________.
5. For humanists, man is literally the captain of his own ______________.
6. The world is made up of tiny indivisible object called ______________.
7. __________________ is a school of thought led by Democritus and Leucippus.
8. Acquiring ____________________ is the end goal of life according to Hedonism.
9. The Philippines is predominantly ____________________ country.
10. Humanists believed that it is the ____________________ to carve his own destiny.

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skills you have learned so
Do this far. Goodluck!
Activity 7.2. MATCHING TYPE

Direction:
 Given the statement below match Column A to Column B.
Column A Column B
1. End goal of life is happiness. a. John Stuart Mill
2. Greatest Happiness Principle b. Plato
3. End goal of life is pleasure c. Aristotle
4. Happiness is to distance himself and be apathetic. d. Stoicism
5. Theoretical science e. Hedonism
6. Practical science f. good
7. World is the only reality g. truth
8. Believes in the existence of God h. world of form
9. Things are changing i. Theism
10. Real entities. j. World of matter

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Assessment 7
Direction:
 Use a separate short size bond paper on this activity.
Good Life Collage:

Cut out pictures from magazines or newspapers that demonstrate how technology
has made the man’s desire for a happy life more realizable. You may opt to print out
pictures from websites and other sources.
Explain how these technological advancements have made the campaign for the
attainment of good life easier or otherwise. (20 points)

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Learning Module 8: When Technology and Humanity Cross (6 Hours)
Topics:
8.1 Television sets, Mobile Phones, Computers and Humanity
8.2 Roles Played by these Technological Advancements
8.3 Ethical Dilemma Faced by these Technological Advancements
8.4 Robotics and Humanity
8.5 Roles Played by Robotics
8.6 Ethical Dilemma/s Faced by Robotics
1. Analyze how scientific revolution is done in various parts of the world.
1. Know the different technological advancements in society
2. Discuss the development of science and technology in the Philippines.
3. Discuss the effects of the interplay between technology and humanity through
the dilemma they face.

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Overview
The ever-growing society has made people see technology as some form of
necessity. Tracing back its origins, the word “technology” came from the Greek words
“techne” and “logos” which mean art and word, respectively. Taking the two words
together, technology means a discourse on arts (Buchanan, 2010).
However, as technology progressed, the concept also started to have a wider
range meaning where art is no longer the only topic. Concepts like machine and tools
were also attached to the word “technology” which is the more popular sense of the
concept nowadays.
The roles played by technology these days are very crucial not only to a few but
to everyone. In one way or another, each person in the society is directly or indirectly
affected by technology whether he wills it or not. In fact, most people survive their
everyday lives with great reliance to the different technological advancements already
available to the masses.
In general, technology keeps on progressing due to not only the changing times
and environment but also to the ever-progressing mind of mankind. However, it is also
important to note that anything too much is bad. The same problem is faced by
technology. Although it has been very helpful to people, it is still not immune to criticisms
and backlash. In this lesson we are going to talk about science and technology as well as
various ethical dilemmas have been identified throughout time involving the use of
different technological devices and its effect to humanity.

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Discussion
8.1 Television Sets, Mobile Phones,

Computers and Humanity
 A number of technological devices
can be easily found inside the home.
 Most popular and most commonly
used types of devices across all age
groups.
 These celebrities in the field of
technology are television sets,
mobile phones, and computers.
 Filipinos were believed to have big fascination for television.
 Kantar media reported that in Philippines households with television set reached
already to 15.135 million.
 Television was a product of different experiments by various people.
 Electric telescope was invented by Paul Gottlieb Nipkon.
 Martin Cooper made the world’s first mobile phone call.
 Charles Babbage designed the Analytical Engine which was used as the basic
framework of the computers even until the present.
Facts about Filipinos and their use of gadgets and Internet

 Mobile phone subscription is at 119 million.
 Filipinos spend approximately 3.2 hours on mobile and 5.2 hours on desktop daily.
 The Philippines has one of the highest digital populations in the world.
 47 million active Facebook accounts in the Philippines.
 Philippines is the fastest-growing application market in Southeast Asia.
8.2 Roles Played by Technological Advancement

 Television sets, mobile phones, and computers or laptops all have different
functions and roles played in the lives of the people.

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 Television is mainly used as platform for advertisements and information
dissemination.
 Television serves as a recreational activity and good stress reliever.
 Also, a good platform for different propagandas and advocacies.
 Mobile phones are primarily used for communication.
 Mobile phones were also use for surfing the net, taking pictures, text and call.
 Personal computers and laptops used to surf the net and communicate.
 For computer games that allow them comfort and convenience.
8.3 Ethical Dilemma Faced by Technological Advancements

The Ethical dilemmas and policy issues are:
 Personalized genetic tests/personalized medicine
 Hacking into medical devices
 Driverless Zipcars
 3-D printing
 Adaptation to climate change
 Low-quality and counterfeit pharmaceuticals
 Autonomous systems
 Human-animal hybrids (chimeras)
 Ensuring access to wireless and spectrum
 Data collection and privacy
 Human enhancements

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8.4 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.
 Service robot is a robot that performs useful tasks for humans or equipment
excluding industrial automation application.
 Personal Service robot or a service robot for personal use and also used for
noncommercial task, usually by laypersons. Ex. Domestic servant robot,
automated wheelchair, personal mobility assist robot and pet exercising robot.
 Professional service robot or a service robot for professional use is a service robot
used for commercial task, usually operated by a properly trained operator.
 Germany was one of the first countries to develop service robots.
DESIRE has the following objectives

 Achieve a technological edge towards 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.
8.5 Roles Played by Robotics

 Primarily used to ease the workload of
mankind.
 Invented to make life more efficient and less
stressful.
 Performed complicated activities.
 Entertain people
 Made to serve as toys
 Child-friendly.

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Companions for the elderly
Robots could offer older people everything from
companionship to health monitoring to assistance with
walking. People talk to robots and even miss them when
they’re not around. Some are concerned, however, that
robots might take over human healthcare jobs, cause
accidents or reduce person-to-person contacts.
Social skills for kids with autism

People with autism have difficulty interacting
with other humans. Might a robot with simpler, more
predictable behaviors help with the development and
practice of social skills? While there’s lots of interest in
this kind of robot, studies so far have been small, and
yielded mixed results.
Remote-control helpers in the hospital

Telerobots are controlled by a human who
isn’t present in person, such as a doctor performing
rounds from afar. Hospital patients seem to like
robots’ attentions just as much as in-person visits.
Telerobots can also allow sick children to still attend
school remotely, keeping up with the class
academically and socially.

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Exercise coaches after stroke
Wearable robots can help people who’ve
had a stroke to exercise, improving their walking
and hand and arm movements. While the robots
are not meant to be social, researchers find that
people are more likely to use one if it matches
their personality — a quiet, nurturing robot for an
introverted patient, for example.
Robo-teachers
Building robots in the classroom can encourage children’s technical skills and
interests. Robots can also play the role of peer or teacher, encouraging or instructing
students, for example in foreign-language study. One preliminary study suggested that
humanoid robots boosted motivation, community and self-expression in low-income
students.
Consumer guides
People like robots in malls and museums. In one
study, more than 90 percent of shoppers wanted to see
the robot again. In another, shoppers tended to perceive
a bot as a “mascot” for the shopping center. Many even
preferred the robot to a human. The reason? Robots don’t
seem to judge; they treat everyone the same.
8.6 Ethical Dilemma/s Faced by Robotics

 Safety
 Emotional component
In his 1942 short story 'Runaround', science-fiction
writer Isaac Asimov introduced the Three Laws of
Robotics — engineering safeguards and built-in ethical
principles that he would go on to use in dozens of stories

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and novels. They were:
1) A robot may not injure a human being or, through inaction, allow a human
being to come to harm;
2) A robot must obey the orders given it by human beings, except where such
orders would conflict with the First Law; and
3) A robot must protect its own existence as long as such protection does not
conflict with the First or Second Laws.
Fittingly, 'Runaround' is set in 2015. Real-life roboticists are citing Asimov's laws a
lot these days: their creations are becoming autonomous enough to need that kind of
guidance. In May, a panel talk on driverless cars at the Brookings Institution, a think tank
in Washington DC, turned into a discussion about how autonomous vehicles would
behave in a crisis. What if a vehicle's efforts to save its own passengers by, say,
slamming on the brakes risked a pile-up with the vehicles behind it? Or what if an
autonomous car swerved to avoid a child, but risked hitting someone else nearby?
References
Abs-cbn News. (2010). “ Young Pinoys Insperable From Cellphones: Survey.”

Buchanan, R. A. (2010). ‘ History of Technology.”
Evans, D. (2007). “The Ethical Dilemmas of Robotics.’
International Federation of Robotics. (2012). “ Service Robots.”
Jezek, G. (n.d). “The History of Television,”
Mock, M. (n.d). “Service-Robots as Daily Helpers.”
Noda, T. (2012). “ TV Households in Phl Now at 15. 1 Million”.
Philstar. (2013). “More Filipinos Use Cellphones as ‘ Mobile Computers’: Study.”

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Checkpoint
Activity 8.1
Direction:
 TRUE or FALSE: Evaluate the statement below and Write T if the Statement is
correct and FALSE if wrong.
________1. Technology has nothing to do with humanity.
________2. Human will continue to progress without advancement in technology.
________3. It is impractical to have gadgets.
________4. Cell phones are use for communication.
________5. Technology keeps on progressing.
________6. Technology limits people to explore things.
________7. Philippines is the highest digital population.
________8. Thailand is the fastest-growing application market in Southeast Asia.
________9. Television is the ultimate medium for advertisement.
________10. Roles of technology in the society do not affect the people.

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Do this skills you have learned so
far. Goodluck!
Activity 8.2 Enumeration

Direction:
 Enumerate the following. Note: Some categories can be answer using a
phrase.
1-3 Types of Robots

1.
2.
3.
4-6 Facts about Filipinos and their use of gadgets and Internet
4.
5.
6.
7-10 Importance/ Use of Cell phones
7.
8.
9.
10.
11-13 Importance/ Use of Computers
11.
12.
13.
14-15 Roles played by robots.
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Assessment 8
Video Reflection: Watch the video “The Ethical Robot” in YouTube.

Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pajCoSTGvas
Create a reflection on, “What are the ethical dilemmas of robotics?”.

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Learning Module 9: The Information Age 4 Hours)
Topics:
9.1History
9.2 Computer
9.3 The World Wide Web
9.4 Applications of Computers in Science and Research
1. Analyze how scientific revolution is done in various parts of the world.
1. Analyze the different definitions of virtue and value.
2. Explain how values influence one’s behavior and decision making in life.
3. Investigate the foundation of moral.
4. Examine the relationship between virtues and values State.
5. Discuss Filipino values and how future seafarers could exemplify good Filipino
values.

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Overview
Highly modernized, automated, data driven, and technologically advanced-these

best describe our society nowadays, as evidenced by how information could be
transferred or shared quickly. The different areas of society have been influenced
tremendously such as communication, economics, industry, health, and the environment.
Despite our gains due to the growing development of information technology, the rapid
upgrade of information also has disadvantages.
Life is accompanied by endless transmission of information that takes place within
and outside the human body. According to Webster’s Dictionary, information is
“knowledge communicated or obtained concerning a specific fact or circumstance.”
Hence, information is a very important tool for survival.
According to James R. Messenger who proposed the theory of Information Age in
1982, “the information age is a true new age based upon the interconnection of
computers via telecommunications, with these information systems operating both a real-
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Discussion
9.1 History
Table 1: Timeline of the Information Age
Year Event
3000 BC Sumerian writing system used pictographs to represent words
2900 BC Beginnings of Egyptian hieroglyphics writing
1300 BC Tortoise shell and oracle bone writing were used
500 BC Papyrus roll was used
220 BC Chinese small seal writing was developed
100 AD Book (parchment codex)
105 AD Woodblock printing and paper
1455 Johannes Gutenberg invented the printing press using movable metal
type
1755 Samuel Johnson’s dictionary standardized English spelling
1802 The Library of Congress was established
Invention of the carbon lamp
1824 Research on persistence of vision published
1830s First viable design for digital computer
1837 Invention of the telegraph in Great Britain and the United States
1861 Motion pictures were projected onto a screen.
1876 Dewey decimal system was introduced
1877 Eadweard Muybridge demonstrates high-speed photography
1899 First magnetic reading recordings were released
1902 Motion picture special effects were used
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1923 Television camera tube was invented by Zvorkyn
1926 First practical sound music
1939 Regularly scheduled television broadcasting began in the US
1940s Beginnings of information science
1945 Vanner Bush foresaw the invention of hypertext
1946 ENIAC computer was developed
1948 Birth of field-of-information theory proposed by Claude E. Shannon
1957 Planner transistor was developed by Jean Hoerni
1958 First integrated circuit
1960s Library of Congress developed LC MARC (machine-readable code)
1969 UNIX operating system was developed, which could handle
multitasking
1971 Intel introduced the first microprocessor chip
1972 Optical laserdisc was developed by Philips and MCA
1974 MCA and Philips agreed on a standard videodisc encoding format
1975 Altair Microcomputer Kit was released: first personal computer for
the public
1977 RadioShack introduced the first complete personal computer
1984 Apple Macintosh computer was introduced
Mid 1980s Artificial intelligence was separated from information science
1987 HyperCard was developed by Bill Atkinson recipe box metaphor
1991 Four hundred fifty complete works of literature on CDROM was
released
January 1997 RSA (encryption and network security software) Internet security
code cracked for a 48-bit number
Truths of the Information Age by Robert Harris
 Information must compete. There is a need for information to stand out and be
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 Newer is equated with truer. We forgot the truth that any fact or value can
endure.
 Selection is a view point. Choose multiple sources for your information if you want
to receive a more balanced view of reality.
 The media sells what the culture buys.
 The early word gets the perm. The first media channel to expose an issue often
defines the context, terms and attitudes surrounding it.
 You are what you eat and so is your brain.
 Anything in great demand will be counterfeited.
 Ideas are seen controversial.
 Undead information walks ever on. Rumors, lies, disinformation, and gossips never
truly die down. They persist and continue to circulate.
 Media presence creates the story.
 The medium selects the message. Television is mainly pictorial, partially aural, and
slightly textual, so visual stories are emphasized: fires, chases, and disasters.
 The whole truth is a pursuit.
9.2 Computer
Computers are among the most important contributions of advances in the
Information Age to society.
Types of Computer
1. Personal Computer (PC)
 A single user instrument.
 First known as microcomputers.
2. Desktop Computer
 Described as PC that is not designated for portability
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3. Laptops
 Integrate the essentials of a desktop computer in a battery-powered package.
 Commonly called notebooks
4. Personal Digital Assistants (PDAs)

 Typically smaller than a paperback, lightweight, and battery-powered server
5. The World Wide Web

 Claude E. Shannon “Father of information Theory”
 Internet is a worldwide system of interconnected networks that facilitate data
transmission among innumerable computers.
References
Harris, R. (N.D.). “Truths of the Information Age.” Accessed February 26, 2017.
Illinios Valley Community College. (n.d.). “List of Useful and reliable web sources.”
Accessed August 2, 2017.
Messenger, J.R. (1982). “The theory of the Information Age.” Accessed Frebruary
(February) 26, 2017.
Rouse, M. (2014). “Information Age.” Accessed February 27, 2017.
United States American History. (n.d.). “The Information Age timeline.” Accessed
February 26, 2017.
USHistory.org. (n.d.). “Living in the Information Age.” Accessed February 26,
2017.

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Checkpoint
Activity 9.1 TRUE OR FALSE

Direction:
 TRUE or FALSE: Evaluate the statement below and Write T if the Statement is
correct and FALSE if wrong.
_________1. It was Gutenberg who invented the printing press.
_________2. Aztec writing used pictographs to represent words.
_________3. It was during 3000 BC when book was developed.
_________4. Information Age started in the first quarter of the 20th century.
_________5. It was Messenger who proposed the Theory of Information Age.
_________6. Dewey Decimal system is purely mathematical and does not

constitute in the development of Information.
_________7. Computers were the least important contribution of Information age.
_________8. Servers are portable computers.
_________9. WWW means World Wide Web.
_________10. It was the Egyptians who invented the woodblock printing.

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ORAL ASSESSMENT (Midterm)
Direction:
 Your instrucor shall assign a topic in each group of 5 members. Each member
must have your own part.
 Assigned topics shall be taken from Lesson 6 to Lesson 9.
 On the given topic, you have to give the main points, explain and give examples
as much as possible.
 Your group will be given a schedule for an online presentation via
Zoom/googlemeet or any platform available.
 Another option is you can create a 3-5 minutes video and submit through email it.
 Your insructor shall give the Rubrics for scoring.
 Take note of your given schedule. Failure to present on schedule shall l be given
a deduction of 10 points from your score.

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REQUIRED RESEARCH (Midterm)
Direction:
 Enumerate the following with description.
 Supply pictures in each item as much as possible for better understanding.
 Note: Some categories can be answered using a phrase.
 5 points each item.
1-5. Types of Computers
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6-10 Important Even/ Features in the Development of information
6.
7.
8.
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REQUIRED OUTPUT (Midterm)
CREATIVE WORK: Think of a device with special features that you can develop to help
improve lives of people in your society. It could be something that you can develop to
help in communication, transportation, health, and the like. Illustrate your device in the
space provided. Put a short discussion of your output in note less than 100 words.
Identify its pros and cons of using. (50 points)

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Course Outcomes and Learning Outcomes

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Comparing the lives of the people before

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Why is Technology Not Neutral?

How can technology be ‘a way of revealing’?

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Why is technology not a human

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6.1 The Human Condition before Common Era

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6.2 The Human Condition in the Common Era

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Distribution of medicines is also made easier and faster

3. Literacy Rate. Access to education provided to more individuals generally creates a

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6.3 The Essence of Technology

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Blitz, M. (2014). “ Understanding Heidegger on Technology,” The New Atlantis,

De Vries, M.J. (2005). Teaching About Technology: An Introduction the Philosophy

Derrida, J. (1989). Of Spirit: Heidegger and the Question. Trans. Geoffrey

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Activity 6.1. IDENTIFICATION

_______________1. Value of Country’s goods and services.

________________2. Access to education

________________3. Discovery of medicines that prolong lives.

________________4. Lesser women and children die during birth.

________________5. Exchange of goods and products.

________________6. Able to read and write.

________________7. More informed public.

________________8. Normal infants after birth.

________________9. High economy.

________________10. Utilization of our own local products.

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