GEN 003: Science Technology & Society
Student Activity Sheet
Lesson #8
Materials:
Lesson title: Science, Technology and the Human Condition Student Activity Sheet, Syllabus
References:
Lesson Objectives: Serafica, Janice Patria J. et al. (2018).
Science, Technology and Society. 1st
1. Describe how science and technology affect the human condition. Ed. Philippines: Rex Book Store
https://epochemagazine.org/nietzsches-
2. Recognize possibilities available to human being to attain the good rift-heidegger-s-pathway-to-thinking-
life. e0fc0febf09d
A. LESSON PREVIEW/REVIEW
1) Introduction (2 mins)
Hi! Today’s topic is about human condition as affected by science and technology. Can you imagine yourself
living in the ancient times without gadgets and internet?
B. MAIN LESSON
1) Activity 1: Content Notes (13 mins)
Science and technology has been part of human activity since the beginning of our species. It has aided us in
survival and helped us outsmart our adversaries, provided us comfortable living, allowed us to explore the world, and
assisted us in discovering more about ourselves and the truth. However, it also leads us to a paradox in which we are
only able to see the world in the lenses of technological innovations. In our pursuit of growth, we had conveniently
forgotten that technology only presents one approach in viewing the world. This forgetfulness leads us to evaluate
objects as consumable or not – transcending to other human beings, determining their capacity to be productive.
The Human Condition Before Common Era
Our early ancestors’ primal need to survive paved way for the invention of several developments. Gifted with
brains more advanced than other creatures, humans are able to utilize abundant materials for their own ease and
comfort. As it is difficult to pinpoint the particular period where technology is said to have started, one can say that
at the very least, the motivation to make things easier has been around since humans are. Homo erectus have been
using fire to cook, through chipping one flint over the other to produce a spark, all the while without realizing the
laws of friction and heat. Tools from stones and flints marked the era of Stone Age, during the advent of our very
own Homo sapiens, and humans began to sharpen stones as one would a knife; an example of this is the simple
machine called wedge.
The Human Condition in the Common Era
Position-wise, the humans of today are much better off compared to humans several centuries ago.
Advancements in medicine, technology, health and education ushered in humanity’s best yet, and show no sign of
stopping. The following are some of the notable COMPARISONS then and now: (1) Mortality Rate. Due to
technology, lesser women and children die during birth, assuring robust population and strong workforce. Medical
care for premature infants allows them to survive and develop normally, while proper maternal care ensures that
mothers can fully recover and remain empowered. (2) Average Lifespan. Aside from the reason that people engage
less in combat and are less likely to die in treatable diseases now as opposed to then, science is able to prolong lives
by enhancing living status and discovering different remedies to most diseases. Distribution of medicines is also
made easier and faster. (3) Literacy Rate. Access to education provided to more individuals generally creates a more
informed public that could determine a more just society. (4) Gross Domestic Product (GDP). Although not an
indicator of an average person’s lifestyle in a certain country, it is often used to determine the value of the country’s
goods and services produced within the territory given a certain time period. Higher country income is brought upon
by high productivity, often an indicator of presence of technology.
The Essence of technology
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Student Activity Sheet
Lesson #8
Materials:
Lesson title: Science, Technology and the Human Condition Student Activity Sheet, Syllabus
References:
Lesson Objectives: Serafica, Janice Patria J. et al. (2018).
Science, Technology and Society. 1st
1. Describe how science and technology affect the human condition. Ed. Philippines: Rex Book Store
https://epochemagazine.org/nietzsches-
2. Recognize possibilities available to human being to attain the good rift-heidegger-s-pathway-to-thinking-
life. e0fc0febf09d
A. LESSON PREVIEW/REVIEW
1) Introduction (2 mins)
Hi! Today’s topic is about human condition as affected by science and technology. Can you imagine yourself
living in the ancient times without gadgets and internet?
B. MAIN LESSON
1) Activity 1: Content Notes (13 mins)
Science and technology has been part of human activity since the beginning of our species. It has aided us in
survival and helped us outsmart our adversaries, provided us comfortable living, allowed us to explore the world, and
assisted us in discovering more about ourselves and the truth. However, it also leads us to a paradox in which we are
only able to see the world in the lenses of technological innovations. In our pursuit of growth, we had conveniently
forgotten that technology only presents one approach in viewing the world. This forgetfulness leads us to evaluate
objects as consumable or not – transcending to other human beings, determining their capacity to be productive.
The Human Condition Before Common Era
Our early ancestors’ primal need to survive paved way for the invention of several developments. Gifted with
brains more advanced than other creatures, humans are able to utilize abundant materials for their own ease and
comfort. As it is difficult to pinpoint the particular period where technology is said to have started, one can say that
at the very least, the motivation to make things easier has been around since humans are. Homo erectus have been
using fire to cook, through chipping one flint over the other to produce a spark, all the while without realizing the
laws of friction and heat. Tools from stones and flints marked the era of Stone Age, during the advent of our very
own Homo sapiens, and humans began to sharpen stones as one would a knife; an example of this is the simple
machine called wedge.
The Human Condition in the Common Era
Position-wise, the humans of today are much better off compared to humans several centuries ago.
Advancements in medicine, technology, health and education ushered in humanity’s best yet, and show no sign of
stopping. The following are some of the notable COMPARISONS then and now: (1) Mortality Rate. Due to
technology, lesser women and children die during birth, assuring robust population and strong workforce. Medical
care for premature infants allows them to survive and develop normally, while proper maternal care ensures that
mothers can fully recover and remain empowered. (2) Average Lifespan. Aside from the reason that people engage
less in combat and are less likely to die in treatable diseases now as opposed to then, science is able to prolong lives
by enhancing living status and discovering different remedies to most diseases. Distribution of medicines is also
made easier and faster. (3) Literacy Rate. Access to education provided to more individuals generally creates a more
informed public that could determine a more just society. (4) Gross Domestic Product (GDP). Although not an
indicator of an average person’s lifestyle in a certain country, it is often used to determine the value of the country’s
goods and services produced within the territory given a certain time period. Higher country income is brought upon
by high productivity, often an indicator of presence of technology.
The Essence of technology
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