STS - Module 8

When
Technology
and
Humanity
Cross
Module 8
Learning Outcomes
At the end of this lesson, you are expected
to:
 examine human dignity in order to uphold

it in technological ethical dilemmas
 analyze the effects of technological

advancements to see their effects to the
society
 evaluate contemporary human

experience to understand more the present
human person functioning in society
Human's Capacity: Technology and Its Role
Human being is made in the
image and likeness of God.
The creator also gives

humans as a role that makes
us “co-creator” in the journey
towards his ultimate plan.
The idea of technology is

rooted in the capacity of
humans to do things out of our
freedom as co-creators of the
Creator in the pilgrimage of
the creation.
Technocratic Paradigm
“
 Pope Francis in his Encyclical letter Laudato
Si
 Human's way of seeing the creation is no

longer in the manner which the creator
intends.
 Part of concept of technology is that nature

can be modified for useful purposes.
 Humanity now takes up technology in
a “one dimensional paradigm... that
exalts the concept of a subject who,
using logical and rational procedures,
progressively approaches and gains
control over an external object”.
 Church has been critical to this

culture.
 Enframes the the resources as mere

standing-reserve
The Impersonal Man: Effect of
Technocratic Paradigm
Modern anthropocentrism
The value of work is part of

the vocation of man.
When humanity surrenders to

the view of the technocratic
paradigm as the way of seeing
things
LOVE PEOPLE,
NOT THINGS
USE THINGS,
NOT PEOPLE
Yet it must also be recognized that nuclear
energy, biotechnology, information technology,
knowledge of our DNA, and many other abilities
which we have acquired, have given us
tremendous power.
Those who have advanced knowledge to these

technologies can have dominance over the whole
of humanity and the entire world.
Never has humanity had such power over

itself, yet nothing ensures that these will be used
wisely, particularly when we consider how they
are currently being used.
There is a tendency to believe that every
increase in power means an increase in progress
itself, an advance in security, usefulness, welfare
and vigor.
But the contemporary man has not been

trained to use power well.
The immense technological development has

not been accompanied by a development in
human responsibility, values and kindness.
Power has been always associated as to

respond from alleged utility and security.
The Globalization of the Technocratic
Paradigm
Man now is seen as the master of all and

can manipulate all things through his
creative capacity.
Everything else is there to be possessed,

mastered, and manipulated.
What makes this problem more alarming

is that man may even see other men as
possessions and things that can be
manipulated and controlled.
The North and the South: A Point for Reflection
What makes the many of the Northern countries rich?
What makes most of the Southern countries poor?
How is human being treated in the north?
How is their ecology?
What about the south? How is man considered there? What about the
environment?
Does technology matter in these situations?

Reflections on How Humans may take
and consider technology:
(Readings)
Sophia, the Robot
The Amish Christians
How should we see technology?

Ethics and Technology
The role of ethics comes in the issue of the globalization and
spread of the technocratic paradigm.
Aristotle upheld moderation to avoid apathy and greed;

courage to choose to live a good life over bad; and justice to
consider others in order not to cause them pain and suffering.
St. Augustine upheld to exercise freedom and creativity to

help in the continued existence of the good that the Creator
made.
Pope Francis upholds each man’s sense of responsibility for

all of humankind and the common home, which is the earth.
Disinterested Appreciation and Technology
The spontaneity in doing arts should not be taken for granted,
arts reveal the truth.
The appreciation for what is aesthetically delightful also

reminds inventors and those people who are in the pursuit of
making new things, that being creative and making new things
out of what are those available must not be out of personal
interest but more on the delight of just beholding what is
beautiful and what is good for all.
STS AND BALANCE
Apollo and Dionysus
Science, Technology, and Ethics
Technology is a tool and science is the

underlying principle use in it. Both should
be used to achieve a better society and for
all people to enjoy a good life.
Thanks!
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When

 examine human dignity in order to uphold

 analyze the effects of technological

 evaluate contemporary human

The creator also gives

The idea of technology is

 Human's way of seeing the creation is no

 Part of concept of technology is that nature

 Church has been critical to this

 Enframes the the resources as mere

The value of work is part of

When humanity surrenders to

Those who have advanced knowledge to these

Never has humanity had such power over

But the contemporary man has not been

The immense technological development has

Power has been always associated as to

Man now is seen as the master of all and

Everything else is there to be possessed,

What makes this problem more alarming

What makes most of the Southern countries poor?

How is human being treated in the north?

How is their ecology?

Does technology matter in these situations?

Sophia, the Robot

The Amish Christians

How should we see technology?

Aristotle upheld moderation to avoid apathy and greed;

St. Augustine upheld to exercise freedom and creativity to

Pope Francis upholds each man’s sense of responsibility for

The appreciation for what is aesthetically delightful also

Science, Technology, and Ethics

Technology is a tool and science is the

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