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Diagnostics

Instructions: Watch an 18-minute TEDx Talk by Hannu Rajaniemi titled The Big History of Modern Science.
Afterwards, write a 200 to 250-word essay on the topic, “Why is it important to study the history of Science and
Technology?” Come up with a five-to seven-word title for your essay.

Title
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Assignment 2. If I were an Inventor…

Instruction: In this section, you learned that necessity is the mother of inventions and innovations.
Inventions are not simply made, but are motivated by various social, political, cultural, and economic
contexts. In this task, you will address this question: “If you were an inventor, what would you invent?”
in thinking about an invention yet make sure that you come up with that has not been invented yet but is
possible to be invented in the near future. On the space below sketch a draft of your invention then
answer the question that follow.

1. What is your invention? What does it do?

2. How is your invention similar to or different from existing tools or technologies in terms of
function?

3. Why is there a need for this invention? How will this invention make the world a better place to
live in?
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Instruction: On the space provided, write true if the statement is correct and write false if it is not.

1. An intellectual revolution emerges as a result of the interaction of man and society.

2.Intellectual revolutions are necessary in understanding how society is transformed by science

and technology.

3.Intellectual revolutions are often met with huge support and general acceptance.

4.Intellectual revolutions shaped science and technology and often spare society from its
influence.

5.The Copernican Revolution introduced the concept of solar system.

6.According to Copernicus, the Earth is at the center of the solar system.

7.The Darwininan Revolution changed the way people understood nature and evolution.

8.Charles Darwin received a huge support from the church.

9.Sigmund Freud introduced scientific approaches to understand the human subconscious.

10.The Freudian Revolution was, in itself, controversial and met with resistance.
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Exercise 2.Pair Work

Instructions: Aside from the three intellectual revolutions discussed in this section, other intellectual
revolutions also took place across history in many parts of the world, such as North America, Asia,
Middle East, and Africa. In pairs, research on a particular intellectual revolution that took place in any of
the four geographical locations mentioned. Prepare five-slide PowerPoint presentation and report the
highlights of your chosen intellectual revolution. Use the following guide questions for your presentation.

1. What is the intellectual revolution all about?

2. Who are the key figures in the revolution?

3. How did the revolution advance modern science and scientific thinking at the time?

4. What controversies met the revolution?

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Assignment 3. Metacognitive Readinf Report

Instructions: Following the same intellectual revolution assigned to your group during the earlier presentation, read
one of the three articles and accomplish the Metacognitive Reading Report after.

 Chapters 5-7 of Thomas S. Kuhn’s The Copernican Revolution

 Tim M. Berra’s Charles Darwin’s Paradigm Shift
 George J. Makari’s Revolution in Mind: The Creatin of Psychoanalysis

1. Difficult Concepts

a.

b.

c.

2. Learning Insights

a. Before reading the article, I thought that

However, after reading the article, I now think/learned that

 b. Before reading the article, I thought that

However, after reading the article, I now think/learned that

c.Before reading the article, I thought that

However, after reading the article, I now think/learned that

3. Discussion Question

a.

b.

c.
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Diagnostics
Instructions: In groups of three, research on the major contribution of the following Filipino scientist.
Alternatively, you may identify 10 Filipino scientist and their contribution that are not part of the list. Be
ready to share your output in class.

1. Anacleto Del Rosario -

2. Francisco Quisumbing -

3. Gregorio Zara -

4. Julian Banzon –

5. Manuel Guerrero –

6.Ignacio Mercado –

7. Trinidad Pardo De Tavera –

8. Ramon Barba –

9. Agapito Flores –
10. Juan Salcedo, Jr. –

Other 10 Filipino Scientist

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Exercise 1. Philippines Science and Technology

Instructions: Choose one among the following Filipino scientists and Inventors:

1. Paulo Campo 8. Ame Garong

2. Angel Alcala 9. Raymundo Punongbayan
3. Ricardo Sigua 10.Gavino Tronio
4. Martin Ligaya Braganza 11.Proceso Alcala
5. Baldomero Olivera 12.Alfredo Galang
6. Dioscoro Umali 13.Benito Lumen
7. Diosdado Banatao

Creat a flash card (A4 size) showing the profession of the Scientist/Inventor, his or her specialization, and his or
her most significant contribution. Be ready to present the flash card in class.
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Exercise 2. The Fate of the Philippine Science and Technology Innovation

Instructions: From Groups with four members each. Among the scientist and inventors
featured in your flash cards, identify the impact of their inventions and discoveries.
Address the questions below using a powerpoint presentation. Take down notes of your
discussion with your group on the space provided.
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Assignment: Metacognitize Reading Report

Instructions: Read one of the three articles and accomplish the Metacognitive Reading
Report.
 Caoli, Olivia. “A History of Science And Technology of the Philippines”, in Analyisi of Conditions for
National Scientific and Technological Self- Reliance: The Philipppine Situation, Quezon City: University
of the Philippines Press, 1986.
 Dayrit, Fabian. “Sustainable Development: An Evolving Paradigm for the 21st Century”, in Stellar Origins,
Human Ways: Readings in Science, Technology, and Society ed. Ma. Assunta Cuyegkeng. Quezon City:
Ateneo De Manila University Press, 2011
 Gripaldo, Rolando M. (2017). “The concept of the public good: a view form a Filipino philosopher.”
Philosophia: International Journal of Philosophy (Philippine e-journal, vol.36, no.2, 2007.

1. Difficult Concept

a.

b.

c.
2. Learning Insights

a. Before reading the article, I thought that

However, after reading the article, I now think/learned that

b. Before reading the article, I thought that

However, after reading the article, I now think/learned that

c.Before reading the article, I thought that

However, after reading the article, I now think/learned that

3. Discussion Question

a.

b.

c.
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Diagnostics

Instructions: Rate the extent of your agreement to the following statements using the
Osgood scale. You are also given space to write any comment to further clarify your
response.

STATEMENTS AGREE DISAGREE COMMENTS (IF

ANY)
Technology is a means to
an end
7 6 5 4 3 2 1
Technology is a human
activity
7 6 5 4 3 2 1
Poetry is Technology

7 6 5 4 3 2 1
Nature is a standing-
reserve
7 6 5 4 3 2 1
Man is an instrument of
the exploitation of nature
7 6 5 4 3 2 1
Man is in danger of being
swallowed by technology
7 6 5 4 3 2 1
There is a saving power or
a ‘way out’ of the danger
of technology 7 6 5 4 3 2 1

Art may be saving power

7 6 5 4 3 2 1
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Exercise 1. Bring Forth or Challenge Forth

Instruction: Do the photos (a) Bring forth or (b) Challenge forth? Encircle the letter of
your answer, below each photo and be ready to explain your choice in the class.

a. Bring forth a. Bring forth

b. Challenge forth b. Challenge forth

a. Bring forth a. Bring forth

b. Challenge forth b. Challenge forth

a. Bring forth a. Bring forth

b. Challenge forth b. Challenge forth

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Exercise 2. Reflection
Instruction: After studying the full text of Martin Heidegger’s The Question Concerning
Technology. Available on www.psyp.org/question_concerning_technology.pdf, answer the
following:
1. What three concepts remain unclear or difficult for you to understand?
a.

b.

c.

2. What three significant insights did you gain in studying this text?
a.

b.

c.

3. What three questions do you want to ask about the text?

a.

b.

c.
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Exercise 3. Art as Saving Power

Instruction: Heideger explained that art holds power that could save humans from danger of being
consumed by technology. In his words, “[art]is pious… yielding to the holding-sway and the safekeeping
of truth”(1977, p.18). In this activity, focus on art the saving power of technology. Form groups with four
members each and look for an artwork that ‘reveals’the human person in the midst of technology. In
class, brainstorm for 30 minutes. Discuss the artwork in relation to the general concepts discussed in
Martin Heigegger’s The Question Concerning Technology, and present your chosen artwork and the
summary of your discussion in front of the class.
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Assignment 5. The Dangers of technology

Instruction: Read the article below. After reading, work with a partner and answer the
questions the follow. Write your answers on a separate sheet of paper.

QUESTIONS

1. What is this data privacy scandal all about?

2. How does this Facebook scandal relate to Heidegger’s notion of revealing of

modern technology as a challenging forth?

3. How are Facebook users ‘enframed’ in this particular data privacy scandal?

4. How do you think Facebook can be used in a way that is more consistent with
Heidegger’s idea of poises or a bringing forth of technology?

5. How can the Heideggerian notion of ‘questioning’guide Facebook users toward a

beneficial use of social media?
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Diagnostics

Instructions: Examine the picture and follow the prompt that follows.

Recent researchers found that 70% of people in middle-and high-income countries believe
that overconsumption is putting the planet and society at risk. Form groups with three
members each and discuss your thoughts about the following:

1. How do you think overconsumption puts the planet and society at risk?

2. What is the manifestation of society’s tendency to overproduce and overconsume?

3. Should middle- and high-income countries regulate their growth and consumption?
Why or why not?
Name: Nika J. De Vera Page 87-88 Human Flourishing in Progress and De-development

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Instructions: After reading Hickel’s article on the concept of de-development, answer the
following question in two to three sentences.

1. What is the framework of de-development of rich countries all about?

2. How is the de-development framework different from traditional frameworks of

development?

3. According to Hickel, how can rich countries de-develop?

4. Why does Hickel frown upon pundits using terms such as de-development in
describing an alternative framework?

5. Some people might think that de-development is about giving things up. How does
Hickel explain that this is not the case?
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Exercise 2. Personal Consumption Audit

Instructions: People believe that the more they are able to purchase things and avail of services, the more
‘developed’ and ‘progressive’ are the lives they lead. Yet, Hickey made it clear in his article that huge
consumption does not necessarily equate to long and happy lives. In this sense, is it possible for people to also de-
develop their consumption, but still remain happy and contented? Accomplish the personal consumption audit table
below and see what things you can reduce or minimize without sacrificing, or even improving, the quality of your
daily life. For your guidance, the first ro has been provided as an example.

MY PERSONAL CONSUMPTION AUDIT

Average daily, weekly or No. of hours/ days I reduce/ Impact of this ‘de-
Product /Food monthly amount consumed away with developing’ on my
everyday living
By minimizing the number
Example: Social Media Eight (8) hours/day Seven(7) hours/day of hours I spend on social
Usage media, I can pursue
interactions. Ican also spend
more time doing
schoolwork or helping
household chores.
1.

2.
 MY PERSONAL CONSUMPTION AUDIT
Average daily, weekly or No. of hours/ days I reduce/ Impact of this ‘de-
Product /Food monthly amount consumed away with developing’ on my
everyday living

3.

4.

5.
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Instruction: Choose a partner. Discuss the similarities and differences between Jason
Hickel’s framework of de-development and Martin Heidegger’s The Question
Concerning Technology. Then, write a 200-300 word reaction paper on Hickel’s article.
Use Heideggerian concepts learned in the previous section in explaining your thoughts
and ideas about Hickel’s.

______________________________________
TITLE
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Assignment 6. Documentary FIilm Analysis

Instructions: Watch an d take notes on the documentary film. The Magician’s Twin: C.S.
Lewis and the Case Against Scientism, available on YouTube (https//www.youtube.com/?
=FPeyJvXU68k). Then, answer the following questions:

1. Why was C.S Lewis very much a skeptic and critic of scientism?

2. How did C.S Lewis explain the following:

2.1. Science as religion

2.2. Science as credulity

 2.3. Science as power

3. Why did C.S. Lewis think that modern science is far more dangerous than magic?

4. Why did C.S. Lewis become increasingly concerned about the rise of scientocracy?
How does scientocracy realte to scientism?

5. Based on what you learned in the documentary film, how does scientism pose a
threat to the human person flourishing in science and technology? Why should
science be guided by an ethical basis that is not dictated by science itself?
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Diagnostics
Instructions: On the space provided, write whether you AGREE or DISAGREE with each
statement.

1. The purpose of life is happiness.

2. Happiness comes from pleasure, wealth and recognition.

3. Happiness mean merely feeling good or joyful.

4. Reason is an important element of human happiness.

5. To achieve happiness, humans must pursue only extremely positive

things.

6. A life of happiness is a result of a balance between two extremes.

7. A happy life is a virtuous life.

8. Intellectual and moral virtues are the ingredients of happiness.

9. It is not the role of science and technology to guide humans toward a

virtuous life.

10. Ethical standards must be imposed upon science and technology to avoid
excesses and deficiencies.
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Exercise 1. Reading Comprehension Task

Instructions: Compare and contrast each pair of terms related to Aristotle’s Nichomachean
Ethics as discussed in this section.

1. Instrumental Good – Ultimate Good

2. Pleasure – Happiness

3. Virtue – Vice

4. Intellectual Virtue - Moral Virtue

5. Science and Technology – The Good Life

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Exercise 2. Group Discussion and Reporting

Instructions: Watch the documentary film, That Sugar Film (2014), directed by Damon Garneau. After
watching the film, form groups of five members each. Discuss your ideas on how the overproduction and
overconsumption of sugar-based products potentially prevent humans from achieving eudaimonia. Is
there indeed a need for industries to regulate the production of sugar-based products and for consumers to
reduce their consumption if they are to journey towards the good life together? Preapare a power point
presentation of the summary of your discussion with no more than seven slides and be ready to share
your ideas in front of the class.
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Assignment 7. Field Study

Instructions: As a take-home task, inspect the packaging of a food items that you regularly
consume. Cut the part of the packaging that shows the nutritional label and paste it on the
space below. What sugar, disguised in an unfamiliar term, is found on the label? Research
on the definition and effects of the hidden sugar you found on the label.

____________________________________________________
Hidden Sugar Found on the Label

Description: