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Digital Age

It is characterized by the rapid growth of digital technologies, particularly the Internet, which connects billions of devices worldwide.

Cybersecurity

Refers to the practice of protecting devices, systems, networks, and data from cyber threats such as hacking, data breaches, and malware.

Cyberbullying

Involves using digital platforms to harass or intimidate others. This can occur through inappropriate messages, spreading rumors, or exclusion in online platforms such as social media, messaging apps, and gaming platforms.

Identity Theft

It occurs when someone steals your personal or financial information and uses it without permission.

Online scams

Trick people into stealing money or personal information using fake websites, emails, or messages.

Viruses and Malware

These are programs that can harm devices by stealing personal data.

Hacking

It occurs when someone obtains unauthorized access to a system or device, often stealing, altering, or misusing data.

Use Strong Passwords

Create unique passwords with letters, numbers, and symbols.

Install Antivirus Software

It helps protect your devices from viruses and malware by scanning files for threats.

Avoid Clicking Suspicious Links

Be cautious of unknown links, especially in unsolicited emails or messages.

Human health

Refers to physical, mental, and social well-being.

Medical Advancements

These are improvements in healthcare that make it easier to diagnose, treat, and prevent diseases.

Surgical Innovations

It enables less invasive procedures, faster recovery, and improved success rates.

Telemedicine

It allows remote healthcare access using digital tools like video calls.

Wearable Health Technology

These are like smartwatches and fitness trackers monitor health metrics.

Medical Imaging

These are techniques like X-rays, MRIs, and CT scans help doctors see inside the body, improving diagnosis.

Restorative Medical Devices

It help regain lost functions through advanced prosthetics and implants.

Public health

It improves community well-being through education, policies, and programs.

Health Equity

Ensures everyone has access to quality healthcare for all.

Disease Prevention

It reduces the spread of illnesses through vaccines and sanitation.

Health Education

It promotes healthy habits and awareness.

Pandemic

It is when a disease spreads across many countries and affects many people.

Epidemic

It is a disease that spreads in one community or country.

Spanish Flu (1918-1920)

It began in Kansas, USA. It spread among soldiers, reached Europe during World War I, and rapidly became a global pandemic.

Corona Virus Disease 2019 pandemic (2019-2023)

It is an infectious disease caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus. It impacted the Philippines, with the first confirmed case in January 2020.

Industrial Revolution

It is regarded as one of the most transformative events in human history due to its profound impact on daily life.

Spinning Jenny (1764)

Invented by James Hargreaves, this multi-spindle spinning frame allowed workers to produce multiple threads at once.

Puddling Furnace (1784)

Developed by Henry Cort, This pioneering iron refining process removed impurities from pig iron.

Cotton Gin (1793)

Developed by Eli Whitney, this machine quickly separated cotton fibers from seeds.

Macadamized Roads (1810s)

Created by John Loudon McAdam, this road construction method used compacted stone layers for better drainage and durability.

Telephone (1876)

This innovation facilitated real-time conversations over long distances and transformed business and personal interactions

Alexander Graham Bell

Patented the first practical telephone in 1876 and successfully demonstrated voice transmission

Internal Combustion Engine (1876)

its enabled a more efficient alternative to steam power.

Nikolaus Otto

He developed the four-stroke internal combustion engine in 1876

Karl Benz

He built and patented the first gasoline-powered automobile in 1886

Electricity and the Light Bulb (1879)

This breakthrough made electric lighting accessible for homes, factories, and streets.

Thomas Edison

He developed the first long-lasting and commercially viable incandescent light bulb in 1879, improving earlier designs by Joseph Swan

Radio (1895)

It laid the foundation for modern broadcasting and long-distance wireless communication

Guglielmo Marconi

Pioneered the development of wireless telegraphy and conducted the first successful radio transmission tests in 1895

Economic Growth

Industrialization boosted production, trade, and economic expansion, creating new industries and job opportunities.

Urbanization

Mass migration to cities for factory jobs caused rapid urban growth, overpopulation, and shifts in living conditions.

Labor Changes

The demand for factory workers increased, leading to the rise of labor unions and movements advocating for workers’ rights, fair wages, and better working conditions.

Environmental Effects

Increased pollution, deforestation, and resource consumption contributed to concerns about sustainability and industrial waste management.

Technological Advancements

Innovations in communication, medicine, and transportation create the modern technological world we live today.