WHEN TECHNOLOGY AND HUMANITY CROSS Reporter: Charissa Manuel & Gerlyn Depaz TECHNOLOGICAL ADVANCEMENTS IN SOCIETY In one way or another, each person in the society is directly or indirectly affected by technology whether we like it or not. Most people survive their daily lives with great reliance to the different technological advancements already available to the masses. Technology is already an inevitable part of the society. TECHNOLOGY THEN AND NOW… THEN Technology was used to talk about the arts- applied arts. NOW Technology became some form of necessity. Art is no longer the topic. Concepts like machine and tools were attached. Technology is already an inevitable part of the society. ADVANTAGES DISADVANTAGES Convenience Pleasure Happiness Communication Almost all activities require the use of technology. Technology has become a necessity. Ethical dilemmas SOME OF THE ADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES OF TECHNOLOGY COMMON TECHNOLOGIES WE USE 1.TELEVISION According to Kantar Media, in the Philippines, 92% of urban homes and 70% of rural homes own at least one television set. BACKGROUND: -Alan Archibald Campbell Swinton and Boris Rosing introduced the new system of Television with the use of cathode ray tube in addition to scanner system. - - Introduced the two types of TV systems: mechanical and electronic. - their work inspired other scientists to improve the previous inventions which led to the modern TV. ROLES: • Platform for advertisements and information dissemination. • Serves as a recreational activity. • Stress reliever and way of bonding to most families. • Platform for different propagandas and advocacies. • Plays a great role in the lives of Filipinos. 2. MOBILE PHONES Used anywhere and anytime for different purposes other than communication. Considered a must-have technology. More than half of the Filipino population own at least one mobile phone regardless of type. BACKGROUND • Martin Cooper made the worlds' first mobile phone call in April 3, 1973. -Characteristics of Mobile Phone used by Martin Cooper: √Weight. 1.1 kg. √Measurement. 228.6x127x44.4 mm. √Capable of 30 minutes talk time √It took 10 hours to charge. • In 1983, Motorola made their first commercial mobile phone available to the public known as the Motorola Dyna TAC 8000x. ROLES - Primarily used for communication - Surfing - Photography - Other applications: music player, calendar, radio, TV, Photo Editor. 3. COMPUTERS AND LAPTOPS Most profits gained by computer and laptop manufacturers come from offices, businesses or schools. BACKGROUND • In 19th Century, Charles Babbage designed the Analytical Engine, which was used as the basic framework of the computers even until the present time. - Computer- its first design was so big that it could occupy whole floors of buildings. - Laptops- transition from computer. • OS borne 1 was the first true portable computer that was released in April 1981 which started the evolution of laptops. ROLES - Surfing - Communication - Other applications: music player, calendar, radio, TV, Photo editor - Used in workplace because of: √wide keyboard √wide screens √separate keyboards √availability of mouse or touchpad -Gaming 1. Most parents would argue that these devices make their children lazy and unhealthy. - people who are fixated on these technological advancements start and end their day by using such devices. - skipping meals - lack of exercise or any bodily movements - overly dependence on technologyalienation ETHICAL DILEMMA FACED BY THE TECHNOLOGICAL ADVANCEMENTS 2. Moral dilemma - people, especially children who are not capable yet of rationally deciding for themselves what is right or wrong are freely exposed to different things on these technologies without restrictions.