Technology: curse or blessing?
INTRODUCTION
Today, change is so swift and relentless in techno-societies that yesterday’s truth suddenly became today’s fiction.
• Topic:
Our panel discussion topics will be about Technology: curse or blessing.
• Members and Subtopics are as follows:
Camille Sanchez - Moderator
Dawn Suzette Aguila – effects of technology on the environment
Angelyn Descargar – effects of technology on the environment
Melissa Juan – effects of technology on society
Rache Mae Manantan – effects of technology on society
Elvynna Morales – effects of technology on financial system
Jessica Pedro – effects of technology on financial system
Kin Miyage Santos – effects of technology on business
Niña Alyssa Mae Uy – effects of technology on business
• Problem Question
The main question our group had to keep in mind while researching on their sub-topics was: how would technology affect the different divisions of our world.
BODY
• Overview of the topic
o Audience Concerns:
Technology can affect different parts of our lives:
1. Society - people
2. Financial system - money
3. Business – firms, production
4. Environment – surroundings
o Technology can have both positive and negative effects.
o An example: With our cell phone, it helps us communicate better with one another but it is expensive and it is sometimes the target of snatchers and hold-uppers.
o Definition:
Technology is defined as a broad concept that deals with an animal species' usage and knowledge of tools and crafts, and how it affects an animal species' ability to control and adapt to its environment.
Environment
Society
Business
Financial System
• Background Info
o Technology is the process by humans who modify nature to meet their needs and wants. The knowledge and processes used to create and to operate technological artifacts -- engineering know-how, manufacturing expertise, and various technical skills -- are equally important...