Science, Technology, and Society (STS) Overview

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What is the origin of the word 'science'?

The word 'science' comes from the Latin word 'scientia,' meaning 'to know.'

How is science defined?

Science is a global endeavor, an ongoing process based on empirical evidence, and a systematized body of knowledge covering general truths and facts.

What is the scientific method?

A process used in scientific investigation consisting of observing, questioning, hypothesizing, planning, gathering data, analyzing data, concluding, and communicating.

What is technology?

Technology is applied science that involves methods, systems, and devices resulting from the application of scientific knowledge for practical purposes.

What are the impacts of technology?

Technology impacts various sectors such as communication, economic development, healthcare, education, entertainment, environmental changes, social and cultural changes, and security.

What is society?

Society is a fundamental part of human existence, consisting of a group of people who share common interests, traditions, and purposes living in specific areas.

Who developed the theory of the Structure of Scientific Revolutions?

The theory was developed by Thomas Kuhn in 1962.

What are the three ages in the Three-Age System?

The Three-Age System categorizes human prehistory into the Stone Age, Bronze Age, and Iron Age.

What defines the Paleolithic Period?

The Paleolithic Period, or Old Stone Age, is characterized by human hunter-gatherers and the use of simple tools.

What is the significance of the Neolithic Period?

The Neolithic Period, or New Stone Age, represents societies transitioning to agriculture, establishing permanent shelters, and utilizing more advanced tools.

What is metallurgy?

Metallurgy is the study of metals, which was significant during the Bronze Age.

What was the Scientific Revolution?

The Scientific Revolution was a period of drastic change in scientific thought during the 16th and 17th centuries, replacing long-held beliefs with new scientific ideas.

Who proposed the heliocentric theory?

Nicolaus Copernicus proposed that the Sun is the center of the universe.

What is the Industrial Revolution?

The Industrial Revolution marked a period of development transforming rural, agrarian societies into industrialized, urban ones primarily in the late 18th century.

What is taxonomy?

Taxonomy is the science of naming, describing, and classifying organisms, including plants, animals, and microorganisms.

What was the Gutenberg Revolution?

The Gutenberg Revolution refers to the introduction of the printing press by Johannes Gutenberg, which significantly changed the way information was disseminated.

What initiative was taken after the Philippines gained independence in 1946?

The support for scientific research and development through education was continued, leading to the establishment and reorganization of several science agencies.