This document discusses whether technology replaces humanity. It defines human, humanity, and technology. Technology plays an important role in many sectors like oil and gas, medical, social, environment, and more. While technology brings benefits like connecting with others, it can also negatively impact social interactions by reducing physical interaction and non-verbal communication. Technology exposes people to new subcultures online but some subcultures promote unhealthy behaviors. Relying too much on technology can make people less human by decreasing critical thinking and problem solving skills. However, the document concludes that while technology may replace aspects of humanity, we should not let it completely replace our human qualities and skills.

1. Does Technology Replace Humanity?
Natrah Mohd Emran | Nor Azliza Aris | Nur Suraya Mustafar | Wan Ahmad Jamaluddin W. Mohamad
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MFFT 1033 Human, Ethics & Culture
Tuesday, November 25, 2014

2. Table of Content
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Conclusion
Definition : Human,
Humanity &
Technology
Examples of Technology &
their roles
• Communication technology
• What it brings us VS what it
takes away
Communication technology
replacing Humanity
• Exposure to new subculture
among internet users
• Technology allows us to act
less human (less emotion &
empathy)
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3. Definition
Being HUMAN does not mean you have HUMANITY !!
Human Humanity Technology
 A human being, person –
Dictionary.com
 Member of genus Homo and
especially of the species H.
sapiens – Free Dictionary
 Characteristics that belong
uniquely to human beings,
such as kindness, mercy and
sympathy -
Yourdicionary.com
 The quality or state of being
human – Merriam-Webster
 The state of being human –
Oxford Dictionary
 Human qualities or
characteristics, esp. those
considered desirable -
Webster's New World College
Dictionary
 The application of scientific
knowledge for practical
purposes in general or
specific areas – Oxford
Dictionary
 Branch of knowledge that
deals with applied science,
engineering, industry and
etc. – Free Dictionary
 Purposeful application of
human activity – Business
Dictionary

4. Technology play an important role in various sector !!
Oil & Gas Medical
Social Environment Economy Political Values
Construction
Agriculture
Communication Education
IT Energy
Role of Technology

6. Technology & Social Interaction
Technology is transforming modern society and daily life
• Technology has been widely use as a tool to:-
o gain an understanding of other cultures
o meet people all over the world
o maintain and strengthen familial relationships
o communicate effectively with others
o help people to become more socially adept
o Raise voice & sharing views
Percentage (%)
• Study indicates how undergraduate students* use
the technology (social media &
telecommunication)
Source : Salaway et.al., 2008
* 18 to 25 years old

7. Technology & Social Interaction
Technology can have positive and negative impact on social interactions
What It Brings Us What It Takes Away
Reconnect with family & friends Geographically separated (enough to keep in
touch virtually)
Being in constant touch Less physical interaction
Indoor activities with family/friend (gaming
console)
Lack of non-verbal interaction
Real-time information Being narcissist or being fake
New way of doing business Poor social skill
Assist in education (self-guided learning,
Declining of outdoor activities
access education information)
Share views, ideas, opinions and
passions
Losing privacy (susceptible to cyber crime)

8. Exposure To New Subculture Among Internet Users
A cultural group within a larger culture, often having beliefs or interests at variance with those of
the larger culture – Oxford Dictionary
 Subcultures are NOT MANUFACTURED entities
 They are formed by a diversity of individuals who share some similar consciousness by
participating in a specific event/activity (which makes them a sub-component of a larger culture)
 Subcultures, did exist before the mid 20th century, but in general they can be assumed to be
smaller.
 Subcultures mostly limited within ethnic and racial groups that share the language, food, and
customs of their heritage.
Zoot Suit
outfit that was popular among Mexican
American and African Americans youths in
the 1940s.
Mexican Pointed Shoes
The odd fashion trend of wearing long,
pointed shoes has emerged alongside
the popularity of tribal music
Tokyo Rockabilly
With exaggerated elements of 50’s American
Greaser fashion, the group showcase their
outrages hairstyles and jackets, and listen to
classic rockabilly tunes from Elvis and more

9. Exposure To New Subculture Among Internet Users
Subcultures TODAY!
 Different communities all around the world began to receive more information about
different cultural forms via television, radio, print and of course, the internet.
 Technology allows the building of virtual communities, networks and checking in with one
another as if we lived and worked in the same neighborhood.

10. Exposure To New Subculture Among Internet Users
While other interesting Subcultures formed all around the world; yet there are some Subculture
which considered as unhealthy.
Otherkin
Otherkin is a subculture of people
who believe they are not human
beings but ethereal beings such as
vampires, ghosts, elves and even
demons. They are primarily
Internet-based and share their
ideas, thoughts on forums that
are dedicated to them
Gothic
Gothic fashion is stereotyped as
conspicuously dark, eerie,
mysterious, complex and exotic.
According to The Guardian, goth
teens in one study appeared to be
more likely to harm themselves or
attempt suicide
Living Dolls
Living dolls are young women who
have modified their faces and
bodies through cosmetic surgery,
diet, and/or makeup in order to
take on a doll-like appearance.
hey will often post online photos
showcasing their look, as well as
offer video tutorials on how to
achieve a doll-like appearance.

11. Technology Allow Us Act Less Human
Technology Dependence
• Technology used at every opportunity as a replacement for
critical thinking or problem solving.
• Over rely on technology to do the thinking.
Cyber Warfare
• Involves the actions by a nation-state or international
organization to attack and attempt to damage another
nation's computers or information networks
• Politically motivated hacking to conduct sabotage
and espionage
Quality Time Spent
• People feel more and more lonely, despite being surrounded
by more and more people
• Closer together but yet further apart

12. We can’t stop the advancement of technology
Conclusion
Technology DOES replace humanity,
but we SHOULD NOT let it be.

13. • Human possessed a very important organ known as
BRAIN, and yet as we make increasingly greater strides
in technological innovation, we are tempted to use this
masterful tool less and less. If you use TECHNOLOGY
at every opportunity as a replacement for CRITICAL
THINKING or PROBLEM SOLVING, in time, those skills
will begin to lose their edge.
• When we over-rely on technology to do our thinking for
us, not only are our cognitive skills losing their edge, but
our creativity can suffer as well.
• ERROR makes us HUMAN. And error is essential for
creativity
Conclusion

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