STS_When Technology and Humanity Cross Flashcards

1
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  • Techne and Logos
  • is already an inevitable part of society
A

Technology

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2
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Technology offers ____, ____, ____, and ____

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  • Convenience
  • Pleasure
  • Happiness
  • Communication
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3
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Mainly used as a platform for advertisement

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Television

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4
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Successful in his attempt to send images through wires with the aid of a rotating metal disk (Nipkow Disk)

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Paul Gottlieb Nipkow

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5
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New system of television by using cathode ray tube

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Alan Archibald Campbell Swinton and Boris Rosing

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6
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Primarily used for communication

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Mobile Phones

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7
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Can be used to surf the internet and communicate

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Computers and Laptops

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8
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  • Father of computer
  • English mathematician and inventor credited with having conceived the first automatic digital computer
A

Charles Babbage

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9
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  • Released in June 1981
  • By Osborne Computer Corporation
  • Considered to be the first true portable full featured computer
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Osborne 1

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10
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Who invented Osborne 1?

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Osborne Computer Corporation

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11
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It significantly impacted the lives of the people

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Robots

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12
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Is a robot that performs functional tasks for humans or equipment excluding industrial automation applications

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Service Robot

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13
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Used for a noncommercial task usually by laypersons

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Personal Service Robot

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14
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Is used for a commercial task, usually operated by a properly trained operator

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Professional Service Robot

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