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Tuesday, November 25, 2014

MFFT 1033 Human, Ethics & Culture

Does Technology Replace Humanity?Natrah Mohd Emran | Nor Azliza Aris | Nur Suraya Mustafar | Wan Ahmad Jamaluddin W. Mohamad

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Table of Content

Conclusion

Definition : Human,

Humanity &

Technology

Examples of Technology &

their roles

• Communication technology

• What it brings us VS what it

takes away

Communication technology

replacing Humanity

• Exposure to new subculture

among internet users

• Technology allows us to act

less human (less emotion &

empathy)

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Definition

Being HUMAN does not mean you have HUMANITY !!

A human being, person –

Dictionary.com

Member of genus Homo and

especially of the species H.

sapiens – Free Dictionary

Human Humanity Technology

Characteristics that belong

uniquely to human beings,

such as kindness, mercy and

sympathy -

Yourdicionary.com

The quality or state of being

human – Merriam-Webster

The state of being human –

Oxford Dictionary

Human qualities or

characteristics, esp. those

considered desirable -

Webster's New World College

Dictionary

The application of scientific

knowledge for practical

purposes in general or

specific areas – Oxford

Dictionary

Branch of knowledge that

deals with applied science,

engineering, industry and

etc. – Free Dictionary

Purposeful application of

human activity – Business

Dictionary

Technology play an important role in various sector !!

Construction

Oil & Gas Medical

Agriculture

Communication Education

IT Energy

Social Environment Economy Political Values

Role of Technology

Technology is transforming modern society and daily life

Technology & Social Interaction

• Technology has been widely use as a tool to:-

o gain an understanding of other cultures

o meet people all over the world

o maintain and strengthen familial relationships

o communicate effectively with others

o help people to become more socially adept

o Raise voice & sharing views

Per

cen

tage

(%

) • Study indicates how undergraduate students* use

the technology (social media &

telecommunication)

Source : Salaway et.al., 2008

* 18 to 25 years old

Technology can have positive and negative impact on social interactions

Technology & Social Interaction

What It Brings Us What It Takes Away

Reconnect with family & friends Geographically separated (enough to keep in

touch virtually)

Being in constant touch Less physical interaction

Indoor activities with family/friend (gaming

console)

Lack of non-verbal interaction

Real-time information Being narcissist or being fake

New way of doing business Poor social skill

Assist in education (self-guided learning,

access education information)

Declining of outdoor activities

Share views, ideas, opinions and

passions

Losing privacy (susceptible to cyber crime)

A cultural group within a larger culture, often having beliefs or interests at variance with those of the larger culture – Oxford Dictionary

Exposure To New Subculture Among Internet Users

Subcultures are NOT MANUFACTURED entities

They are formed by a diversity of individuals who share some similar consciousness by

participating in a specific event/activity (which makes them a sub-component of a larger culture)

Subcultures, did exist before the mid 20th century, but in general they can be assumed to be

smaller.

Subcultures mostly limited within ethnic and racial groups that share the language, food, and

customs of their heritage.

Zoot Suit

outfit that was popular among Mexican

American and African Americans youths in

the 1940s.

Mexican Pointed Shoes

The odd fashion trend of wearing long,

pointed shoes has emerged alongside

the popularity of tribal music

Tokyo Rockabilly

With exaggerated elements of 50’s American

Greaser fashion, the group showcase their

outrages hairstyles and jackets, and listen to

classic rockabilly tunes from Elvis and more

Subcultures TODAY!

Exposure To New Subculture Among Internet Users

Different communities all around the world began to receive more information about

different cultural forms via television, radio, print and of course, the internet.

Technology allows the building of virtual communities, networks and checking in with one

another as if we lived and worked in the same neighborhood.

While other interesting Subcultures formed all around the world; yet there are some Subculture which considered as unhealthy.

Exposure To New Subculture Among Internet Users

Otherkin

Otherkin is a subculture of people

who believe they are not human

beings but ethereal beings such as

vampires, ghosts, elves and even

demons. They are primarily

Internet-based and share their

ideas, thoughts on forums that

are dedicated to them

Gothic

Gothic fashion is stereotyped as

conspicuously dark, eerie,

mysterious, complex and exotic.

According to The Guardian, goth

teens in one study appeared to be

more likely to harm themselves or

attempt suicide

Living Dolls

Living dolls are young women who

have modified their faces and

bodies through cosmetic surgery,

diet, and/or makeup in order to

take on a doll-like appearance.

hey will often post online photos

showcasing their look, as well as

offer video tutorials on how to

achieve a doll-like appearance.

Technology Allow Us Act Less Human

Technology Dependence• Technology used at every opportunity as a replacement for

critical thinking or problem solving.

• Over rely on technology to do the thinking.

Cyber Warfare• Involves the actions by a nation-state or international

organization to attack and attempt to damage another

nation's computers or information networks

• Politically motivated hacking to conduct sabotage

and espionage

Quality Time Spent• People feel more and more lonely, despite being surrounded

by more and more people

• Closer together but yet further apart

We can’t stop the advancement of technology

Conclusion

Technology DOES replace humanity,

but we SHOULD NOT let it be.

• Human possessed a very important organ known as

BRAIN, and yet as we make increasingly greater strides

in technological innovation, we are tempted to use this

masterful tool less and less. If you use TECHNOLOGY

at every opportunity as a replacement for CRITICAL

THINKING or PROBLEM SOLVING, in time, those skills

will begin to lose their edge.

• When we over-rely on technology to do our thinking for

us, not only are our cognitive skills losing their edge, but

our creativity can suffer as well.

• ERROR makes us HUMAN. And error is essential for

creativity

Conclusion

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