Technology and Innovation
What is the purpose of technology?
To solve problems, improve efficiency, and enhance human life.
How does technology improve literacy?
E-books & literacy apps adjust pace and reading level based on user responses.
What is the definition of humanities?
The study of human culture, thought, history, and society
What is digital humanities?
The combination of traditional humanities with modern technology, using AI, data analysis, and virtual archives.
Name one field of humanities
Literature, Philosophy, History, Linguistics, Art, Cultural Studies
Name two advantages of technology.
Improves communication, advances healthcare, boosts education, enhances transportation.
How does technology affect history?
It shapes human history by influencing social structures, economies, and cultural norms
What Latin word is "humanities" derived from, and what does it mean?
Humanitas – human nature or quality
How does technology affect philosophy?
It raises questions about reality, identity, ethics, and the impact of digital personas
How does technology influence human development?
It creates interconnected systems that shape economic, political, and social structures.
What is an example of a 21st-century transportation advancement?
Electric & self-driving cars.
What is one risk of AI-driven surveillance?
It raises privacy concerns and increases potential for misuse in monitoring and data collection.
What are the Seven Liberal Arts divided into?
Trivium – Grammar, Rhetoric, Logic; Quadrivium – Arithmetic, Geometry, Music, Astronomy.
How has technology changed language and linguistics?
It has altered vocabulary, grammar, and communication styles
How can AI affect job opportunities?
Automation may replace jobs but also create new industries.
How has digital transformation impacted businesses?
It enables global connectivity, automates processes, and improves data management
How has technology influenced entertainment?
Streaming services, virtual reality, digital art.
How have the humanities expanded in the 21st century?
They now integrate technology, ethics, globalization, and social justice.
How does technology impact art?
New tools have changed how artists create and how audiences experience art.
Why is media literacy important in the digital age?
To recognize misinformation and critically analyze online content
What renewable energy sources promote sustainability?
Solar power, wind energy, smart grids.
Why is technology regulation important?
To ensure responsible use, data protection, and prevent exploitation
How do the environmental humanities address global issues?
They explore the relationship between humans, culture, and environmental change.
How does technology affect cultural studies?
It amplifies globalization, spreading cultural values and traditions across borders.
What is one downside of technology dependence?
Over-reliance on automation, cybersecurity risks, and digital addiction.