Introduction of Science, Technology and Society

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4. Science, Technology
and Society
Prepared by: Mark Anthony Aurellano

5. By the end of the discussion you should have:
1.discussed the interactions between S& T and society
throughout history.
2.discussed how scientific and technological
developments affect society and the environment.
3.identified the paradigm shifts in history.
Learning Objectives

6. Science
Science is the human
attempt to understand
the natural world, with
or without concern for
practical uses of that
knowledge.
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7. Science tries to discover
facts and relationships
and then tries to create
theories that make
sense of these facts and
relationships.
Science
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8. Science
any system of knowledge that is concerned
with the physical world and its phenomena and
that entails unbiased observations and
systematic experimentation.
involves a pursuit of knowledge covering
general truths or the operations of
fundamental laws.

9. Science
is based on the premise that our senses, and
extensions of those senses through the use of
instruments, can give us accurate information about
the Universe.
follows very specific "rules" and its results are
always subject to testing and, if necessary, revision.
even with such constraints science does not exclude,
and often benefits from, creativity and imagination.

10. Science may be
defined as the system
of knowledge of the
natural world gained
through the scientific
method.
Scientific Method
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11. Scientific Method
The scientific method has five basic steps, plus one
feedback step:
1.Make an observation.
2.Ask a question.
3.Form a hypothesis, or testable explanation.
4.Make a prediction based on the hypothesis.
5.Test the prediction.
6.Iterate: use the results to make new
hypotheses or predictions.

12. Division of Science
sociology,
paleontology, molecular biology, physiology), and
the psychological sciences (psychology,
anthropology, maybe economics).
The natural taxonomy of the empirical sciences would break the
sciences down into three basic groups:
the physical sciences (physics, astronomy, chemistry, geology,
metallurgy),
the biological sciences (zoology, botany, genetics,

13. Hierarchy of the Sciences
The scale of the
to
Universe mapped
branches of science
and showing how one
system is built atop
the next through the
hierarchy of the
Sciences
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14. Technology
Technology is the human
attempt to change the world
by creating products that
can help people.
It involves tools,
techniques and procedures
for putting the findings of
science to use.
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15. Technology
• Greek words meaning ‘art or
craft’ and ‘subject or interest’
• ‘practical applications of what
we know about nature’
• Products- of imagination, of
thought processes, redesigning
• Purpose- quality of life
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16. Examples of Technology
Smartphone
Laptop
Electrical Appliances
Machineries
Some examples:
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17. Science explores for the
of knowing,
technology
purpose
while
explores
purpose
for the
of making
something useful from
that knowledge.
Interactions between S & T
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18. drives
by making
technology
through
Science
technology
new
possible
scientific
breakthroughs.
Interactions between S & T
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19. Engineers focus on using
science to
develop products.
technology,
science
would not
Without
some
experiments
be possible.
Interactions between S & T
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20. Without
technology
proceed.
The very
science,
could not
questions
that scientists askare
shaped by the
available technology.
Interactions between S & T
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21. live,
communicate
connect,
and
transact, with profound
effects on economic
development.
1.Alter the way people
Role of Science and Technology
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22. 2. Key drivers to development
because technological and
scientific revolutions underpin
economic
improvements in
advances,
health
systems, education and
infrastructures.
Role of Science and Technology
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23. 3. The technological revolutions
century are
entirely new
of the
emerging
sectors,
21st
from
based
processors,
on micro-
tele-
communications, biotechnology
and nanotechnology.
Role of Science and Technology
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24. 4. Products are transforming business
practices across the economy as well as
the lives of all who have access to
their effects. The most
remarkable breakthrough will
come from the interaction
of insights and applications arising
when these technologies
converge.
Role of Science and Technology
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25. 5.Have the power to better the lives of poor
people in developing countries.
6.Differentiators between countries that are able
to tackle poverty effectively by growing and
developing their economies and those that are
not.
Role of Science and Technology

26. 7. Engine growth.
8. Interventions for cognitive
enhancement, proton cancer
therapy and genetic
engineering among others.
Role of Science and Technology
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27. The sum total of our
interactions as humans,
including the
interactions that we
engage in to figure
things out and to make
things.
Society
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28. A group of individuals involved in
persistent social interaction or a large
social group sharing the same geographical
or social territory,typically subject to the
same political authority and dominant
cultural expectations.
Society

29. Science and technology studies or science,
technology and society studies (STS) is the
study of how society, politics and culture
affect scientific research and
technological innovation and how
these, in turn, affect society, politics and
culture.
Meaning of STS

30. STS makes the
assumption that science
and technology are
essentially intertwined
and that they are each
profoundly soial and
political.
Meaning of STS
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31. Science and technology have had a major
impact on society and their impact is growing.
By making life easier, science has given man
the chance topursue societal concerns such as
ethics,
create
aesthetics, education and justice to
cultures and to improve human
conditions.
Effects of S& Tto the Society

32. Science influences society through its
knowledge and world view. Scientific knowledge
and the procedures used by scientists
influence the way many individuals in society
think about themselves, others, and the
environment. The effect of science on society
is neither entirely beneficial or entirely
detrimental.
Effects of S& Tto the Society

33. The impact of science and technology on society
is evident. But society also influences science.
There are social influences on the direction and
emphasis of scientific and technological
development through pressure groups on
specific issues and through generally accepted
social views, values and priorities.
Effects of S& Tto the Society

34. Interconnections of STS
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Technology alters how we can
behave. Society drives
technological innovations and
scientific inquiry. Science gives
us insight into what kind of
technologies we could
potentially create and how to
create them, while technology
allows us to conduct further
scientific research.

35. How important is
Science to society?
What
technology
makes
essential
Seatwork #1
to humanity?
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36. PERFORMANCE TASK #1
1.How does the adoption of new technologies influence
social behaviors and interactions within communities,
and what role does societal acceptance play in shaping
technological innovation?
2.In what ways do scientific advancements in fields
such as biotechnology and artificial intelligence impact
ethical considerations, privacy rights, and individual
autonomy within society, and how should policymakers
address these complex issues?

37. PERFORMANCE TASK #1
3.How do cultural beliefs, values, and traditions influence
the public's perception of scientific knowledge, expertise,
and authority, and what strategies can scientists employ
to foster greater trust and understanding among diverse
societal groups?

38. Science, Technology and Society