Technology and its effects on society

1. Unit 3
Technology and our Identity
Grade 8 – Ms. Merna

2. Unit at a
glance
• Key concept: Global
Interactions
• Related
concept: Perspective,
innovation and revolution
revolution
• Global context: Identities
and relationships
Statement of inquiry:
Technological innovations
have different effects on our
identities and relationships
with others
In this Chapter we will…
Find out about some of the major
technological breakthroughs from
history
Explore how modern
technologies such as the
television and the computer have
affected our identities and
relationships with others.
Take action by exploring the ways
that technology can be used for
social good

3. KeyWords
• Dystopian
• Innovation
• Ethical
• Social media

4. Dystopian
• "Utopian" describes a society that's conceived to be
perfect. Dystopian is the exact opposite — it
describes an imaginary society that is as
dehumanizing and as unpleasant as possible.
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mVLrBJYGxk4

5. Innovation
• Innovation is a process by which a domain, a
product, or a service is renewed and brought
up to date by applying new processes,
introducing new techniques, or establishing
successful ideas to create new value.
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gm9BiYFG
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6. Ethical
• Ethical in technology considers how to balance the rights of
individuals with the needs of a culture and with the motivations of the
technology makers.
The impact of algorithms that suggest content on
society.
Internet censorship and its impact on freedom of
speech and society in general.
The use of AI to make a medical diagnosis. Ethical implications of the development and use
of robots.

7. Social Media
• Social media refers to the means of
interactions among people in which they
create, share, and/or exchange
information and ideas in virtual
communities and networks.

8. Technological
Breakthroughs in History
• Stone age paintings and tools
• Renaissance – Printing Press
• Industrial Revolution – Steam
Engine

9. Objections
with
Technology
Status quo – existing situation
Reactions from the public was often fear or cynical dismissal
“Television won’t be able to hold on to any market it
captures after the first six months. People will soon get tired
of staring at a plywood box every night”. – Darryl Zanuck

10. Television
Shaping
Society
Socially – Families spent more time watching television and
conversations surrounded this more often. Global events such
as theWorld Cup was watched collectively.
Economic – Advertising and education was introduced to
society and affected their way of thinking
Political – Influence on peoples political viewpoints changes
drastically
Cultural – Informing people about other cultures and
introducing subcultures such as Science Fiction to fans
Ethical – Allows people to see different perspectives regarding
race and gender

11. How have computers changed the way we live
and work?
Entertainment
VirtualVS. Augmented Reality - AR
users can control their presence in the
real world;VR users are controlled by
the system.VR requires a headset
device, but AR can be accessed with
just a smartphone.AR enhances both
the virtual and real world whileVR
only enhances a fictional reality.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N
OKJDCqvvMk
Work
Perform a huge variety of tasks
for all professions.
Research, writing, modelling,
drawing, programming,
Communication
The impact of social media and
our communication

12. • Industry
• Supercomputers - Extremely powerful computers. The
term is commonly applied to the fastest high-
performance systems available at any given time.
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6owLE0_GW8U
• Creativity
• CGI – computer-generated imagery - special
visual effects created using computer software
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D3Cxm_HIiM
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• War
• Cyber warfare has become more of a reality.
Terrorist organizations have used the internet to
hack into government sites and weaken existing
power structures