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WEEK 2

STS

historical
development
OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
Introduction to sts
DEFINING STS

a distinct interdisciplinary
field that deals with the
inseparability of the
science and technology
from social structures
and practices.
Introduction to sts
DEFINING STS

a distinct interdisciplinary Science and


field that deals with the
inseparability of the technology for
science and technology society, in society
from social structures
and practices.
the relationship between science, technology, and
society is like the rain falling on a mountain.
Introduction to sts
HISTORICAL CONTEXT THEMES

emerged in 1970s and Constructivism


1980s (Cold War,
knowledge and understanding of
nature, of science, and of

Vietnam War) technology are socially


mediated processes.

The Structure of Contextualism


Scientific Revolution science and technology are

by Thomas Kuhn
historically, politically, and
culturally embedded,. Banana
Ketchup
Introduction to sts
THEMES

Problematization
the essence of scientific knowledge and
the application of technological artifacts
and processes with an eye toward
evaluative and ethical prescription.

Democratization
How public participation in the shaping
and control of science and technology
science
the systematic study of the structure and

behavior of the physical and natural world

through observation, experimentation, and

the testing of theories against the evidence

obtained.

06
(Oxford Dictionary)
technology
the application of scientific knowledge for

practical purposes
(Oxford Dictionary)

06
technology
The Early Days of Technology

Agricultural Revolution

Industrial Revolution

Digital Revolution

Mobile Revolution

AI and the Internet of Things


06
IMAGINE A group of astronauts
encountered an alien during their
voyage in space. The alien
became curious on what Earth’s
technology has to offer. As a
group, you decided to present
the Earth’s technology through
framing the discussion around the
Four Industrial Revolution.
earth’s got tech!
The class will be divided into 4 breakout rooms. Each
room signifies an industrial revolution.
As a group, select an invention/technology that best
represents your designated industrial revolution.
Picture and features of the technology
How has it revolutionized the world?
What historical/societal context caused its
emergence?
What is its current role/state?
You are given 25 minutes to discuss and create your
presentation.
Be ready to pitch it to the “alien” within 5 minutes of
presentation.
Preliminary
checkpoint
FACT-STORMING WEB
Red: Picture that depicts the significance
of technology over your life
Blue: How does it contribute to nation-
building in terms of _____________?
Green: How has this (referring to your
answer in the blue circle) been
Deadline: December 4 addressed to ensure equitable access
and benefits for all citizens?

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