Lesson C: Defining Science, Technology, and Society

Science, Technology, and Society

It is an interdisciplinary field that examines the relationships between scientific knowledge, technological innovation, and societal structures

Promotes the idea that science and technology are always neutral and unbiased

Which of the following is not a characteristic of why STS important?

• Allows understanding of how science and technology shape society.

• Examines how societal values and politics influence scientific and technological development.

• Encourages critical thinking about the promises and pitfalls of new innovations.

• Promotes the idea that science and technology are always neutral and unbiased

Health and Well-Being

The following belongs to the STS field of _________:

• Vaccines and Antibiotics

• Diagnostics, Surgeries, Therapies

• Increased Life Expectancy

Communication and Information

The following belongs to the STS field of _________:

• Internet and Digital Technology

• Social Media and Mobile Technology

• Education and Research

Economic Development and Infrastructure

The following belongs to the STS field of _________:

• Industrial Revolution and Technological Advancements

• Sustainable Technologies

• Innovation and Space Exploration

Scientists

Development of Science and Technology is associated with the number of _______ in the country

Social Construction of Science and Technology

It is a theory that argues that scientific facts and technological artifacts are not discovered as pre-existing truths, but are instead shaped and determined by social, cultural, and economic factors.

Technological Determinism

Social Construction of Science and Technology is directly challenged by _________, which posits that technology autonomously develops and then dictates how society evolves

Renewable Energy Advocates

The Construction of Windmills in Masungi Georeserve, Rizal

• A tool for a sustainable and clean future and to combat climate change

This refers to the ________ under interpretative flexibility

Government and Policymakers

The Construction of Windmills in Masungi Georeserve, Rizal

• Achieve national energy goals and attract foreign investment

This refers to the ________ under interpretative flexibility

Local Communites

The Construction of Windmills in Masungi Georeserve, Rizal

• Source of local jobs, new tourism draw, reliable power supply. Mixed reactions.

This refers to the ________ under interpretative flexibility

Environmentalist and Conservation Advocates

The Construction of Windmills in Masungi Georeserve, Rizal

• Mass deforestation and biodiversity losses in a PA

This refers to the ________ under interpretative flexibility

Closure and Stabilization

There must be ________, wherein interpretative flexibility should be reduced and a single, stabilized form of a technology emerges as the best

Scientific Knowledge

__________ should be communicated and understood by the public

Critical Role

Media, education, and public policy has a _______ in influencing opinion on scientific issues

Perform research work

The first step on how science is disseminated is _________

Publish your research in a peer-reviewed journal

The second step on how science is disseminated is _________

Present your findings in a scientific conference

The third step on how science is disseminated is _________

Communicate your science to the people

The fourth step on how science is disseminated is _________

Spread awareness and create impact

The fifth step on how science is disseminated is _________

Misinformation

________ is when science is obscured with false information

Disinformation

________ is when science is obscured with false information with the intention for its spread

Sustainable Development Goals

It is a shared blueprint for peace and prosperity for people and the planet, which is an urgent call for action by all countries (developed and developing) in a global partnership

17

How many SDGs are there?

Fatalism

It is one of the several Philippine cultural practices and values that can hinder the country’s progress, usually a “bahala na,” “leave it to God” or “whatever happens, happens” mindset, which can lead to a passive or fatalistic attitude

Social Harmony and Deference to Authority

It is one of the several Philippine cultural practices and values that can hinder the country’s progress, usually having a strong emphasis on “pakikisama” and “utang na loob,” which can create an environment where challenging authority or a long-standing practice is difficult

Reinterpret

Ultimately, to achieve SDGs and progress, it is important to _______ our cultural practices and values

Communal Unity

Channel _________ (bayanihan) and focus on achieving a sustainable future for everyone