Unit 4: How Science and Technology Affect Our Lives (AP Italian Review)

WhatsApp

Primary mode of communication in Italy, used for texting, calling, and group coordination.

Digital Divide

The gap between those with access to technology and high-speed internet and those without.

Smart Working

Term for remote work that has become popular in Italy since the COVID-19 pandemic.

La fuga dei cervelli

'Brain drain' phenomenon where educated Italians emigrate for better opportunities.

Stem Cells

Research topic in bioethics that raises moral questions about using embryos for cures.

GMOs

Genetically Modified Organisms; highly regulated in Italy due to public skepticism.

GDPR

General Data Protection Regulation; strict privacy laws followed in Italy regarding personal data.

La robotica

Field of robotics; Italy is known for advancements in humanoid robots.

Il lavoro agile

Agile work; a concept that promotes better work-life balance.

Navigare in Rete

To surf the Web.

Scaricare

To download (music, files, apps).

La dipendenza

Addiction, often related to screens and gaming.

Condividere

To share (posts, photos, files).

Il profilo utente

User profile.

I nativi digitali vs. Gli anziani

Contrast between digital natives who live online and elderly Italians who prefer face-to-face interaction.

Alessandro Volta

Inventor of the battery, an important historical figure in Italian science.

Guglielmo Marconi

Pioneer of long-distance radio transmission, recognized for his contributions to communication.

Galileo Galilei

Father of modern science and astronomy, a key figure in Italian scientific history.

i borghi

Small villages in Italy often affected by slow internet connections.

l'equilibrio tra vita professionale e vita privata

Work-life balance; a key focus in discussions about smart working.

l'interazione faccia a faccia

Face-to-face interaction, preferred by many elderly Italians.

La bioetica

Discussions around ethical issues in science, heavily influenced by cultural factors.

L'intelligenza artificiale

Artificial Intelligence; raises concerns about job displacement and personal data use.

Le energie alternative

Alternative energy sources like solar and wind power that Italy heavily invests in.

l'ingegneria automobilistica

Automotive engineering, significant in the production of high-tech vehicles in Italy.

Prootti biologici

Biological products that emphasize natural and traditional Italian food culture.

Se la tecnologia continua, noi saremo…

Example of constructing likely futures in hypothetical sentences in Italian.

In realtà

Translates to 'actually'; often mistakenly used in place of 'attualmente' which means 'currently'.