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    1) The document draws a parallel between the myth of Prometheus Bound and the current state of science and technology in the Philippines. 2) In the myth, Prometheus steals fire from the gods to give to humanity, and is punished by being chained to a rock as his liver is eaten by an eagle. This reflects how the Philippines relies on technology from other countries rather than developing its own. 3) The document argues that the Philippines needs a more democratic approach to scientific progress that properly values its professionals, allocates funds for development, and allows the country to advance its own technology rather than remaining dependent on other nations.

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    1) The document draws a parallel between the myth of Prometheus Bound and the current state of science and technology in the Philippines. 2) In the myth, Prometheus steals fire from the gods to give to humanity, and is punished by being chained to a rock as his liver is eaten by an eagle. This reflects how the Philippines relies on technology from other countries rather than developing its own. 3) The document argues that the Philippines needs a more democratic approach to scientific progress that properly values its professionals, allocates funds for development, and allows the country to advance its own technology rather than remaining dependent on other nations.

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    1) The document draws a parallel between the myth of Prometheus Bound and the current state of science and technology in the Philippines. 2) In the myth, Prometheus steals fire from the gods to give to humanity, and is punished by being chained to a rock as his liver is eaten by an eagle. This reflects how the Philippines relies on technology from other countries rather than developing its own. 3) The document argues that the Philippines needs a more democratic approach to scientific progress that properly values its professionals, allocates funds for development, and allows the country to advance its own technology rather than remaining dependent on other nations.

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    Pascual - Prometheus

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    1) The document draws a parallel between the myth of Prometheus Bound and the current state of science and technology in the Philippines. 2) In the myth, Prometheus steals fire from the gods to give to humanity, and is punished by being chained to a rock as his liver is eaten by an eagle. This reflects how the Philippines relies on technology from other countries rather than developing its own. 3) The document argues that the Philippines needs a more democratic approach to scientific progress that properly values its professionals, allocates funds for development, and allows the country to advance its own technology rather than remaining dependent on other nations.

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    Pascual, Gabrielle Ruth F.

    VETM-1F (CORE105)

    Reflection: Prometheus Bound

    I. Introduction
    When one digs deeper into the mythology of Prometheus, one finds that it is not just a
    tale to be told but also a reflection of the condition of science and technological
    advancement in the Philippines. The Philippines archipelago is rich in minerals,
    agricultural land, lumber, and marine and coastal resources. And with good reason—
    the Philippines was colonized in those days for a variety of reasons. After that, the
    Philippines lost its claim to independence as, given the current situation, its citizens
    continue to rely on the science and technology of its neighbors and allies. Although
    the "equipment" may exist within the nation, it is either too costly, not the newest
    model, or unfixable due to its foreign manufacturing.

    Philippines’ identity is no longer the Philippines’, but a mix of every country that
    colonized it. The country now is just producing raw materials, that other countries
    will only benefit from it. These raw materials do not only include agricultural
    produce, but professionals as well. All of it would not be possible if there was a pro-
    science and technology government, the problem does not rely on the citizens itself,
    but the government. Since they value the relationship between the allied countries
    rather than valuing the professionals the Philippines had produced. The citizens of the
    Philippines now see values in their knowledge in other countries even if it will be
    degrading, an example would be a medicine doctor graduate here in the Philippines is
    only equivalent to a nurse abroad, or a civil engineer is much valued more in other
    developed countries.

    II. Thesis statement


    By drawing parallels between the myth of Prometheus Bound and the current state of
    science and technology in the Philippines, the video underscores the ongoing struggle
    for equitable access to knowledge and innovation, highlighting the need for a more
    democratic approach to scientific progress.

    III. Conclusion
    The video tackles relevant data that persists in the present situation of the Philippines.
    There are less than 10% of licensed professionals who opt to work unrelated to their
    field. That our country thinks that we are somehow technologically and scientifically
    advanced, but in reality, we are just enjoying used technologies from other countries.
    May it be technology or infrastructures, we are so left behind. What we see as
    development today was already achieved by other countries 5 or 10 years ago. There
    is no proper allocation of funds, most especially in valuing and honoring our science
    and technology professionals, that is why most of them work for other countries and
    supporting development. We the Filipinos are chained along with Prometheus, the
    government along with the colonizers is Zeus.

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