common sense

Innovation

An idea translated into tangible output believed to produce good service and value, replicable at a reasonable economic cost.

Evolutionary Innovation

Innovation brought about by technological advances and repetitive methods to perfect a certain technological trend.

Revolutionary Innovation

Newly-introduced innovations that are disruptive and risky, aiming to produce new technologies currently unavailable in the market.

Importance of Innovation

Creative innovations foster sustainable growth, secure jobs, and increase competitive abilities.

Diffusion

The process by which a belief or activity is passed on from one group to another, facilitated by communication and technology.

Acculturation

The process by which a group gradually adapts the culture, processes, and beliefs of another, considered as second-culture learning.

Assimilation

The process by which two cultures merge to become one distinct culture, combining beliefs, customs, and practices.

Social Contradictions and Tensions

Disturbances against social norms caused by a group, leading to larger societal challenges if unresolved.

Global Warming

The significant increase in temperature of the Earth’s surface, often considered a symptom of climate change.

Climate Change

The broader term referring to rising global temperatures and associated effects like changing sea levels and extreme weather.

Transnational Migration

The movement of people across national borders, often for work or better opportunities.

Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs)

Filipinos who work abroad, contributing significantly to the economy through remittances.

Inclusive Citizenship

A concept that fosters a sense of belonging in society for all citizens, regardless of background.

Participatory Governance

State-authorized processes allowing citizens to voice opinions and engage in decision-making for societal development.

New Media

A means of mass communication relying on digital technologies, facilitating interactive relationships between sources and audiences.

Social Networking

The creation of connections among individuals that develop into specific groups, facilitated by social media platforms.

Social Movement

A conscious, collective, organized attempt to bring about or resist change in the social order by non-institutionalized means.

Social Movement Organizations

Formally established associations arising from a social movement, pursuing specific interests within the larger movement.