STS 6-7

Aristotle

first philosopher

Aristotle

who approached problem of reality from scientific lens

Aristotle

first thinker who dabble to the complex problematization of end goal of life

happiness

end goal of life

Plato

predecessor and teacher of Aristotle

Aristotle

embarked different approach in figuring reality

Plato

things in this world are not real and only copes of the real in the world of forms

Aristotle

claims all are in this world and world is only reality, we can access

Aristotle

forwarded that there is no reality over and above what senses can perceive

observation of external world

one can truly understand and what reality is al about

change

process in inherent in things

potentialities

we along all other entities in the world starts as these and move towards actualities

entails change

movement

seed

underwent change from potential plant turned into full actuality

aristotle

every human person aspires for an end

end

happiness or human flourishing

happiness

no one resists

first materialists

atomists in ancient greece

democritus and leucippus

led a school whose primary belief is that the world is made up of and is controlled by the tiny indivisible units in the world

units in the world

atomos/seeds

world including humans are made up of

matter

sources of purpose

immaterial entities

atoms

comes together randomly to form the things in the world

material

entities matter

matter in human flourishing

what makes us attain happiness

material things we possess

give us ultimate happiness

material wealth

we see this at work and most people who are clinging on

material wealth

primary source of meaning of their existence

hedonists

see the end goal of life in acquiring pleasure

pleasure

always been the priority of hedonists

hedonists

life is obtaining and indulging in pleasure because life is limited.

hedonists

believe that pleasure give meaning to their life without thinking of the future

mantra of hedonists

“Eat, drink and merry for tomorrow we will die.

stoicism

led by Epicurus

Epicurus, the stoics

exposed the idea that to generate happiness, one must learn to distance oneself and be apathetic.

apatheia

to be indifferent

Stoics

believe that they can do things at their own and believe that happiness can only be attained by a careful practice of apathy.

theism

Most people find the meaning of their lives using God as the fulcrum of their existence

philippines

predominantly country

philippines

witness to how people base their life goals on beliefs that hinged on some form of supernatural reality

heaven

form of supernatural reality

theists

ultimate basis of happiness is communion with God

Theism

what every believer must never forget!
GOD and GOD alone…”

Humanism

espouses the freedom of man to carve his own destiny and to legislate his own laws, free from the shackles of a God that monitors and controls.

Humanists

man is literally the captain of his own ship

Materialists

Materialism people

hedonists

hedonism people

stoits

stoicism people

theists

theism people

humanists

humanism people

humanists

not merely as stewards of the creation but as individuals who are in control of themselves and the world outside them.

technology

As a result of the motivation of the humanist current

technology

ease the difficulty of life

Scientists of today

meanwhile are ready to confront more sophisticated attempts at altering the world for the benefit of humanity

technology

Some people now are willing to tamper with time and space

Albert Einstein

I fear the that technology will surpass our human interaction. The world will have a generation of idiots

technological devices

can be easily found inside the home

home

most accessible place to anyone

technological devices

some of the most popular and most commonly used types of devices across all age groups

“celebrities” in the field of technology

television sets, mobile phones, and computers

technologies

People all over the world use these every day to accomplish different purposes.

television

mainly as a platform for advertisements and information dissemination

television

remains to be the most used avenue by different advertisement companies not only in the Philippines but also all over the world

advertising companies

trust that television is still one of the most used technological devices up until today

televison

serves as a recreational activity and good stress reliever to most families, specifically to Filipino families

television

good platform for different propagandas and advocacies.

television

good way to bond with one’s family members

mobile phones

primarily for communication

mobile phones

offers services like texting and calling

mobile phones in the past

texting and calling were the only functions of the mobile phone

mobile phones in the present

people use their mobile phones to surf the Internet and to take pictures more than text or to call people

smartphone

more and more people all over the world prefer to buy this over the old models

mobile phones

a technological device very appealing to the masses

mobile phones

very portable and convenient because it can fit into any space, may it be inside the pocket or bag

computers and laptops

used to surf the Internet and communicate

computers and laptops

For a lot of people, they prefer to do their job using this than a mobile phone

Personal computer or a laptop

has wide keyboard, wide screens and separate keyboards than mobile phones

computers and laptops

availability of a mouse or a touchpad made these technological devices easier to maneuver than mobile phones

computers and laptops

the youth and those who love to play different computer games because these allow them play with comfort and convenience.

1) Ethical Dilemma Faced by these technological advancements

most parents would argue that these devices make their children lazy and unhealthy

2) Ethical Dilemma Faced by these technological advancements

moral dilemma

Moral dilemma

People, especially the children who are not capable yet of rationally deciding for themselves what is right or wrong

Robotics and Humanity

Another great product of the innovative minds of the people is the robot which are now widely used

Robotics and Humanity example

so -called service robots

so -called service robots

do specific tasks but focus mainly in assisting their masters in their everyday tasks.

Germany

one of the first countries to develop service robots

German Federal Ministry of Education and Research’s “Service Robotics Innovation Lead Initiative

sponsored a collaborative project called DESIRE

DESIRE

Deutsche Servicerobotik InitiativeGermany Service Robotics Initiative

Deutsche Servicerobotik InitiativeGermany Service Robotics Initiative

launched on October 1, 2005

expected work to be performed by DESIRE

“Clear up the kitchen table”

“Clear up the kitchen table”

all objects on top of the kitchen table will be moved to where they belong

“Fill the dishwasher”

the dirty dishes will be sorted correctly into the dishwasher

“Clear up this room”

all objects that are not in their proper places will be moved to where they belong

expected work to be performed by DESIRE

“Clear up this room”

expected work to be performed by DESIRE

“Fill the dishwasher”

Robots

play different roles not only in the lives of the people but also in the society as a whole

Robots

primarily used to ease the workload of mankind. They were invented to make life more efficient and less stressful

Robots

perform complicated activities which human beings are incapable of doing

Robots

also perform the simplest tasks at home so that their masters can perform the complex ones without stressing themselves over the simple tasks