when technology and humanity cross

Technology

The use of knowledge, tools, and skills to create things that help humans solve problems and improve life

Origin of the Word Technology

The word technology comes from the Greek words "techne" meaning art or skill and "logos" meaning study or word

Technology in Society

Technology affects everyone and has become an unavoidable part of modern life

Dependence on Technology

Many people rely on technological devices to perform daily activities and make life easier

Reasons People Use Technology

People use technology for convenience, pleasure, happiness, and communication

Problem of Excessive Technology

Too much use of technology can create ethical problems and negative effects on society

Technological Advancements

Important modern technologies that influence human life such as television, mobile phones, and computers

Television

A device that receives broadcast signals and displays moving images and sound for entertainment and information

Television Use in the Philippines

Television ownership is widespread in both urban and rural households in the Philippines

Paul Gottlieb Nipkow

A German inventor who created the Nipkow disk, an early mechanical device used for scanning images in television development

Nipkow Disk

An early mechanical scanning device that used a rotating disk with holes to transmit images

Alan Archibald Campbell-Swinton

A scientist who proposed the use of cathode ray tubes for a fully electronic television system

Boris Rosing

A scientist who used cathode ray tubes to display images and helped improve early television technology

Mobile Phone

A portable communication device that allows people to call, send messages, and access digital services

Mobile Phone Usage in the Philippines

Filipinos widely use mobile phones and the country was once known as the "Texting Capital of the World"

Martin Cooper

A Motorola engineer who invented the first handheld mobile phone

Motorola DynaTAC 8000X

The first commercially available handheld mobile phone released in 1983

Features of the DynaTAC 8000X

It weighed about 1.1 kg and had about 30 minutes of talk time

Computers and Laptops

Electronic devices used to process information, perform tasks, and access the internet

Computer Ownership in the Philippines

Not all Filipino households own computers, so they are often used in schools, offices, and businesses

Charles Babbage

An English mathematician who designed the Analytical Engine and is considered the father of the computer

Analytical Engine

An early design of a mechanical computer capable of performing calculations automatically

Filipino Mobile Subscriptions

The Philippines has around 119 million mobile phone subscriptions, showing high mobile usage

Filipino Internet Use

Filipinos spend many hours online each day using both mobile phones and computers

Digital Population in the Philippines

The Philippines is among the countries with the highest internet and social media usage

Facebook Usage in the Philippines

Millions of Filipinos actively use Facebook, making it one of the most popular platforms in the country

App Market Growth in the Philippines

The Philippines is one of the fastest-growing application markets in Southeast Asia

Ethical Dilemmas in Technology

Problems that arise when technology creates moral or social issues

Technology and Children

Some parents believe gadgets make children lazy and less physically active

Exposure to Online Content

People can easily access both positive and harmful information through digital devices

Ethics of Responsibility

The idea that people must be accountable for how they use and develop technology

Robot

A programmable machine that can perform tasks automatically with some level of independence

Autonomy in Robots

The ability of robots to perform tasks without direct human control

Service Robot

A robot designed to perform useful tasks for humans outside industrial manufacturing

Personal Service Robot

A robot used for personal tasks at home such as cleaning or mobility assistance

Professional Service Robot

A robot used for professional or commercial tasks such as hospital work or delivery services

Examples of Personal Service Robots

Domestic helper robots, automated wheelchairs, and pet exercise robots

Examples of Professional Service Robots

Hospital robots, delivery robots, firefighting robots, and surgery robots

George Devol

An American inventor who created the first industrial robot called Unimate

Unimate

The first industrial robot used in factory production and material handling

Roles of Robotics

Robots help reduce human workload, increase efficiency, perform complex tasks, and provide entertainment

Isaac Asimov

An American writer who created the famous Three Laws of Robotics

First Law of Robotics

A robot must not harm a human or allow a human to be harmed

Second Law of Robotics

A robot must obey human orders unless it conflicts with the first law

Third Law of Robotics

A robot must protect its own existence as long as it does not conflict with the first two laws

Robotics Safety Issue

Questions about who is responsible if a robot harms a person

Robot Responsibility Debate

Responsibility may fall on the robot user, the programmer, or the inventor

Emotional Issues in Robotics

Some discussions consider the possibility that robots may develop emotions or consciousness

Robot Rights Debate

Philosophical question of whether sentient robots should have rights

Partial Autonomy

Robots operate with human interaction or supervision

Full Autonomy

Robots operate completely independently without human involvement