When Technology and Humanity Cross Group 1 BSIT1 A1

WHEN
TECHNOLOG
Y AND
HUMANITY
CROSS
OBJECTIVES:
• Interpret what happens when
technology and humanity cross.
• Identify the connection of technology
and humanity.
• Evaluate the impact of technology in
humanity.
• Elaborate how technology has
changed humanity in centuries.
WHAT IS
TECHNOLOGY?
• Technology refers to the application of
scientific knowledge for practical
purposes, particularly in industry,
allowing humans to manipulate their
• environment and aimprove
It encompasses efficiency.
vast range of tools,
systems, and processes that are
designed to solve problems or perform
specific tasks, from simple hand tools to
complex digital systems. As technology
evolves, it not only transforms how we
live and work but also impacts social
interactions, economic structures, and
WHAT IS
HUMANITY?
• Humanity encompasses the qualities,
traits, and experiences that define
human beings as a species. It includes
our capacity for compassion, empathy,
• creativity,
Humanity andalsomoral reasoning.
reflects our shared
experiences, cultures, and histories. In
a broader sense, it involves the
collective responsibility we have for
one another and for the world we
inhabit, highlighting the
interconnectedness of all people.
Ultimately, humanity is about what it
means to be human, encompassing
THE CONNECTION OF
TECHNOLOGY AND
HUMANITY
• Technology does encompass all of the
human inventions in science. We can live
better material lives because of the
advancements that technology offers.
There is also the possibility that we will
lose the ability to act and think
independently for humanity. The prolific
use of technology profoundly impacts our
thinking processes. As a consequence, we
THE IMPACT OF
TECHNOLOGY IN
HUMANITY
Tech is equally capable of making
lives easier and harder. It has both
positive impacts, such as improving
quality of life and providing
resources, and negative impacts,
including specific disadvantages on
society. Just like everything else in
this world, it pretty much depends on
how we use it.
POSITIVE IMPACT OF
TECHNOLOGY IN
According to Paterska, (2024).
HUMANITY
Technological advancements have
transformative potential in healthcare,
enhancing both prevention and treatment.
AI-powered tools are revolutionizing drug
trials, while wearables enable ongoing
health monitoring for early anomaly
detection. Telemedicine applications,
which gained prominence during the
pandemic, are vital for creating equitable
NEGATIVE IMPACT OF
TECHNOLOGY IN
The HUMANITY
spread of fake news and
misinformation has intensified with rapid
technological advancements, making it
challenging for people to discern truth
from falsehood. With data being easily
accessible, productivity and remote
collaboration have improved, but these
benefits come alongside risks like
deepfakes. These digitally manipulated
ENVIRONMENTAL
IMPACT
Technology impacts the environment in both
harmful and helpful ways. It can cause
pollution and waste, especially from factories,
electronics, and fossil fuel use, which
contribute to climate change. However,
technology also offers solutions, like
renewable energy (solar and wind), efficient
farming, and recycling, which help reduce
pollution and conserve resources. In short,
technology has both hurt and helped the
HOW
TECHNOLOGY
SHAPED
ANCIENT ERA
(10,000 BCE)
Early humans created stone
tools and discovered fire,
helping them survive and
build communities. Around
10,000 BCE, agriculture
allowed people to settle in
one place, forming villages.
The invention of the wheel
improved travel and trade,
CLASSICAL ERA (450 BC TO
450 AD)
Civilizations like the Greeks,
Romans, and Chinese made
important advancements. Iron
smelting led to stronger tools and
weapons, while the compass
improved navigation. The Greeks
and Romans built impressive
structures, and the Chinese
MIDDLE AGES
(500 TO 1500
AD)
Mechanical clocks helped keep
accurate time, and gunpowder
from China changed warfare
with guns and cannons. In 1440,
the printing press by Gutenberg
allowed books to be mass-
produced, spreading knowledge
across Europe and setting the
RENAISSANCE TO
ENLIGHTENMENT (14TH–
18TH CENTURIES)
Scientific inventions like the
telescope and microscope
revealed new worlds in space and
biology. The steam engine,
improved by James Watt,
powered factories and
transportation, helping to start
the Industrial Revolution and
INDUSTRIAL
REVOLUTION (18TH–
19TH
The CENTURIES)
Industrial Revolution
brought machines like the
Spinning Jenny for faster textile
production, the telegraph for
long-distance communication,
and the light bulb for electric
lighting. Cars and phones were
invented, making life more
LATE 20TH
CENTURY AND
EARLY
The internet 21ST
connected
people globally, while
CENTURY
personal computers and
smartphones brought
technology into everyday life.
Innovations like artificial
intelligence opened new
possibilities in humanity,
CONCLUSION
When technology and humanity cross paths, they
deeply influence each other. Technology grows to
solve human problems, make tasks easier, and
connect us in ways that once seemed impossible.
This progress has improved healthcare, boosted
communication, and even extended our
understanding of the world. However, it also brings
new challenges, such as concerns about privacy,
ethics, and environmental effects. The choices we
make in using technology reflect our values and will
SOURCES:
Impact of Technology on Humanity (positive and negative):
• Kraut, R., Patterson, M., Lundmark, V., Kiesler, S.,
Mukophadhyay, T., & Scherlis, W. (2021). Internet paradox: A
social technology that reduces social involvement and
psychological well-being?. American psychologist, 53(9), 1017.
• Castells, M. (2022). The Information Age: Economy, Society, and

Culture. Volume I: The Rise of the Network Society. Wiley-
Blackwell. Castells examines how networked technologies affect
Connection of Technology
social structures, andand
culture, Humanity:
individual identity.
• Turkle, S. (2020). The second self: computers and the human
spirit. Australasian Journal of Philosophy, 63, 520.
• Schwab, K. (2019). The fourth industrial revolution. Crown

Historical Changes in Technology's Role in Society:
• McNeil, I. (Ed.). (2002). An encyclopedia of the history of technology.
Routledge.
• Nye, D. E. (2007). Technology matters: Questions to live with. MIT
Impact of Technology on the Environment:
Press.
• PLANET, H. (2019). GLOBAL ENVIRONMENT OUTLOOK GEO-6 HEALTHY
PLANET, HEALTHY PEOPLE.
• Oxford Bibliographies. (n.d.). Technology, Human Relationships, and
Human Interaction. Retrieved from
https://www.oxfordbibliographies.com. This source includes studies on
technology's
Concluding with effects on the environment
the Crossroad and
of Technology social
and structures.
Humanity:
• Schwab, K. (2016). The Fourth Industrial Revolution. World Economic
Forum. Schwab discusses the ethical and practical challenges humanity
faces as technology becomes increasingly integrated into daily life,
which can serve as a reflective source for concluding points on the
crossroad of technology and humanity.

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• Castells, M. (2022). The Information Age: Economy, Society, and

• Schwab, K. (2019). The fourth industrial revolution. Crown

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