•Why do we overconsume?

•Does it justify our

overconsumption?
•What can you do to lessen
consumption?
•What is the reason for doing good ?
•What is your standard of a good
life?
•What will you do to have a good
life?
The Good Life
Nicomachean Ethics- Aristotle

“All human activities aim at some good. Every art and

human inquiry, action and pursuit, is thought to aim at
some good; and for this reason the good has been rightly
declared as that at which all things aim.”
(Nicomachean Ethics 2:2)
 “…both the many and the cultivated call it happiness,
and suppose that living well and doing well are the same as
being happy”

(Nicomachean Ethics 1:4)

Eudaimonia

• Living well and doing well

• Greek Word: Eu-good; daimon-spirit
• Good life
• Happiness and excellence
Happiness

• Ultimate end of human action

• Defines good life
• Does not come from sensate pleasures
• That which comes from living a life of virtue
Virtue

• Honor, pleasure, reason

• Virtues activities
• E.g., making sure that one avoids sugary and processed
foods to keep healthy is and activity that expresses virtue
Activities contrary to virtue

• Lack of discipline in eating healthful food eventually

makes one sick
• Lack of concern for the environment destroys the Earth
that we live in
• Does not contribute to happiness
Kinds of virtue

• Intellectual- owes its growth to teaching(experience and

time)
• Moral- -result of habit
Science and Technology

• Movement towards the good life

• One of the highest expressions of human faculties
• Allow us to thrive and flourish in life we so desire
• May corrupt a person
• Grounding one self in virtue help clear out of DANGER
Information Society
At the end of this chapter, you must have:

• Determined the human and social impacts of the

developments in the information age;
• Discussed the evolution of technology from the
ancient times up to the present;
• Illustrated how social media have affected their lives
RESEARCH
• Answer the following questions:
1. Which developments in the information age brought
significant changes in the way you live your life today?
2. How did the transmission of information evolve from the
ancient times up to the present?
3. How did the printing press change the course of history? What
ideas were spread using this invention?
4. Social media is a technology which facilitates the sharing of
information, ideas, and other content in different parts of the
globe. If social media was deactivated for a month in the country,
what could possibly happen?

5. Social media also possess certain risks especially in the

dissemination of FALSE information. As a student, how will you
use social media to ensure that you do not propagate inaccurate
and unreliable information?
Nano Technology

The study and manipulation of

matter at the nanoscale. It has
the potential to solve many
global challenges.
What is Nano Technology?

The Basics Nano Machines Sensing Applications

Nano technology involves One potential Nano sensors can
studying and application is creating detect
manipulating materials on nanomachines - environmental toxins
a tiny scale, opening up devices that can clean and pollutants at a
possibilities for up pollution and repair faster rate.
advancements in damaged cells in the
medicine and body.
manufacturing.
 Applications of Nano Technology

1 Medicine
Nano technology is revolutionizing the medical industry with targeted drug-delivery
systems, artificial organs, and faster, more accurate diagnostic tools.

2 Energy
Nano technology is helping to create energy-efficient and environment-friendly
products, such as solar panels, fuel cells, and catalytic converters for automobiles.

3 Data Storage
Nano technology provides the capacity to store large amounts of data, leading to
smaller, lighter devices and higher speeds for data transfer.
Benefits and Limitations of Nano Technology

Benefits Limitations
• Higher efficiency • Environmental impact
• More precision and accuracy • The potential for unknown risks
and consequences

• Reduction in toxicity • Industrial competitiveness

and costs
• Improved strength • Resource depletion
and durability
 Current Research and Advancements in
Nano Technology

1 Quantum Computers
Scientists are working on creating quantum computers at the
nanoscale, which promise to solve complex problems much faster
than conventional computers.
2 Self-Assembling Materials
Materials that can self-assemble with high precision and accuracy are
being developed, which can be used for applications such as drug
delivery and electronic devices.
3 Nanorobotics
Nanorobotics is another area of research where scientists are
working on developing tiny robots to perform various tasks at the
molecular level, such as cleaning arteries.
 Ethical Considerations Involving Nano Technology

Data Privacy Employment Disruption

Nano technology may result in the As nano technology advances, many
rapid development of surveillance existing jobs may be automated or
tools that can track a person's every eliminated altogether. This scenario could
move, posing significant threats to result in widespread job loss and
privacy rights. economic instability.

Military Applications Environmental Consequences

Nano technology could provide As with any new technology, it is crucial
significant advancements in military to consider the potential environmental
technology, which could be used to impacts of nano technology, such as
promote violence and destruction increased carbon emissions or chemical
rather than to create a more peaceful waste.
world.
 Future Prospects of Nano Technology

Construction Medicine Space Exploration

Nano technology could Nano technology holds Nano technology could be

revolutionize the field of great promise in the the answer to our long-
construction with the field of medicine, with standing dream of space
development of stronger, the development of travel; from creating high-
more durable materials more advanced strength materials for
that can withstand prosthetic limbs, space elevators to
extreme weather surgical instruments developing more efficient
conditions and natural and other cutting-edge rockets and spacecraft.
disasters. medical applications.
 Conclusion

Nano technology is no longer confined to science fiction;

it is a field that is continuously evolving with unlimited
potential for advancements in every aspect of life.
However, we need to responsibly consider the ethical
implications and potential environmental impacts of this
new technology as we progress towards creating a better
world.
Gene Therapy
Gene therapy is a type of medical treatment that aims to replace,
remove or repair abnormal genes in order to treat or prevent
genetic diseases. Let us discover the past, present and future of
gene therapy.
History of Gene Therapy
From early stages to modern times

The history of gene therapy dates back to the early 1900s when the term "genetics" was first coined. But it wasn't until
the 1970s that the first genetic engineering experiments were carried out, leading to the birth of molecular biology and
gene editing as we know it today.

1972 1990s Today

The first gene is cloned using The first successful gene therapy Growing interest and funding from
recombinant DNA technology. clinical trials are completed for the scientific community drives
children with rare genetic disorders. ongoing research in this field.
Types of Gene Therapy
Replace, Remove, Repair

Gene Replacement Therapy Gene Removal Therapy

Introduces a new gene to replace a defective or Eliminates or inactivates a disease-causing gene to

missing one. halt its activity.

Gene Editing Therapy Cell-based Gene Therapy

Either corrects or modifies an existing gene to treat Involves modifying specific cells outside the body
the disease. before returning them to the patient.
Benefits of Gene Therapy
Revolutionizing Medicine

1 Targeted Treatment

Treats the root cause of genetic diseases instead of just symptoms.

2 Reduced Need for Traditional Treatments

Lowers the frequency of traditional treatments and mitigates their side effects.

3 Potential Cure of Chronic Diseases

Opportunity to cure genetic diseases that formerly had no effective treatments.

Challenges and Limitations
Not Without Their Hurdles

As with any novel technology, gene therapy comes with its own set of challenges, including patient side effects,
regulatory hurdles and high costs. Research continues to address these concerns, moving closer to widely accessible and
effective gene therapy treatments.

Regulations Costs Side Effects

Development of gene therapies Gene therapy treatments are Adverse effects of gene therapies
requires careful navigation of currently high-cost, due to the are not very common but can
complex regulatory systems in challenge of designing, occur, such as immune response,
order to gain approval. manufacturing and delivering gene allergic reactions, and inflammatory
therapies to the right cells in the responses.
body.
Current Applications of Gene Therapy
Advancing Medicine Every Day

Gene therapy has come a long way and is now being used to treat a diverse array of genetic diseases. Let's take a closer
look at some current applications:

Retinal diseases Immune system disorders Blood disorders

• Leber's congenital • Severe combined • Sickle cell disease

amaurosis immunodeficiency (SCID) • Beta-Thalassemia
• RPE65-deficient retinal • Adenosine deaminase (ADA)
dystrophy deficiency
Future Prospects and Advancements
Where Gene Therapy is Headed

Gene therapy holds great promise for the future. Here are some exciting possibilities:

1 Curing Genetic 2 Treating Infectious 3 Personalised Medicine

Diseases Diseases Medicine

Gene therapy may Gene therapy could Gene therapy will be

cure genetic diseases make the immune tailored to individual
instead of just system more resistant patients based on
treating symptoms. to viruses like HIV and their genetic profile.
Hepatitis B.