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Technology Impacts and Milestones
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1
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What is the etymology of the word technology?
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From Greek techne (art, skill) and logia (study of)
2
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How is technology defined in this course?
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The application of scientific knowledge for practical purposes
3
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What does technology include beyond gadgets?
Answer
Skills, abilities, knowledge, processes, and methods used in development
4
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What environment means in the context of this course?
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The surroundings or conditions in which living beings operate and the natural world affected by human activity
5
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How is a society defined in this material?
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A community of people who interact and share a common culture
6
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What is a business according to the text?
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An organization or economic system where goods and services are exchanged for money
7
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Who is considered an individual in this course?
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A single person, distinct from society, including you
8
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When did the first public cellphone call occur according to the timeline?
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April 3, 1973 (Motorola engineer Martin Cooper)
9
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What was the first commercial cellphone and its price?
Answer
DynaTAC 8000X sold by Motorola for $3,995 in 1984
10
Question
Which company introduced the Original Smartphone with email and internet in 1993?
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IBM and Simon
11
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What significant milestone did Apple achieve in 2007?
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Launched the first touch screen cellphone integrating iPod, web browser, and phone
12
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List three environmental impacts of cellphone production and use?
Answer
Energy consumption in production, energy use in operation and transmission, visual footprint of antennas
13
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What was a large-scale e-waste statistic mentioned for 2022-2025 context?
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Five billion phones to be thrown away; 152 million mobile devices trashed in 2025 in the US; 65,000 tons of electronic garbage per year
14
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What social effects do cellphones have on families and workplaces?
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Less interaction in family, disturbance in workplaces/schools
15
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Name two business-related effects of cellphones on organizations?
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Workflow disruption; information may be shared with competitors
16
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What are some listed effects on individuals from cellphone use?
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Health problems, overreliance on technology, reduced real-world interaction, blurred work-life line, distractions, reduced patience
17
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Give one ethical consideration mentioned about cellphones?
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Weighing good (connectivity, information access) vs bad (privacy concerns, distraction)
18
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What are two advantages of smartphones in emergencies?
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Improved efficiency and rapid access to information
19
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What is a major privacy-related concern with cellphones as noted?
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Reduced privacy due to tracking and data collection
20
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What kind of discussion prompts were provided for class?
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Questions about Nokia’s 2008 events, iPhone’s touchscreen status, and next smartphone development stage
21
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What is the core message of technology’s impact in this module?
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Technology affects environment, society, business, and individuals