Bartolome, Cherelyn H.
HRM 2-2
“My Wishlist”
At present, advances in science and technology have become more pronounced. Inventions and
new technologies transformed the world and the everyday lives of every one of us. There are so
many things that were just mere visions of the future yesterday, but now, a reality. But of
course, there are still a lot of technological tools that don’t exist yet. On the table below, write
down your technological innovation wishes concerning each area of science that you wish one
day will come to reality.
My Wishlist
Health Environment Electronics
1. Cure for cancer 1. Device that can preserve food 1. Scooter that can fly
in a more natural way
2. Antidote for all 2. Eco-friendly generator 0. Touch screen device in
diseases the air (hologram)
3. Medicine for long 3. Living Seawalls 0. Picture frame (the
life picture inside moves)
Make a simple concept map showing the potential and realized impacts of nanotechnology in
society.
A. Answer the following questions briefly.
1. Describe the gene therapy and its various forms using a graphic organizer.
B. Complete the following metacognitive phrases.
1. Nanotechnology and gene therapy are beneficial to global health because...
- Because nanotechnology improved medicine. This would be beneficial to global health as this
can help a lot of citizens who are suffering from diseases that has sometime doesn’t have an
effective medicine to cure them. This would solve the problem regarding global health issues.
2. The nanoworld and gene therapy have some alarming concerns about potential health risks
for the reason that...
- We can't deny that these new technologies are useful and beneficial to mankind however
there are a lot of potential health risks because of the ability to cross cell membranes and
translocate in the body and no FDA approval is needed for cosmetics or supplements is very
alarming too. And in terms of gene therapy, there are some ethical issues, especially on the
religious people side.
3. After knowing the potential benefits and detriments of nanoworld and gene therapy, I
realized that...
- In every aspect and technology that we have there are benefits and risks along it. There is no
such thing as guaranteed 100% right. The technology is still in the state of improvement and a
lot of risk and issues will be faced but it doesn’t lessen the fact that we people evolve and can
invent and innovate with these kind ko technologies. I am excited for the future on what
innovation will the humanity discover,
Well done! You have finished the discussions about nanotechnology and gene therapy. Now,
please write your reflection on the topics discussed in this module.
Technology is one of the things that makes me mesmerized all the time. Because in this
modern world, we are surrounded by the different innovations of scientists and innovators. And
now that we’ve discussed this module I realized a lot of things. I learned that knowledge is
power. We people strive to learn and invent new things to benefit humanity.
It is true that with knowledge and the right resources, nothing is impossible. We can improved
detection and removal of contaminants. Another is the development of benign industrial
processes and materials which leads to improved medicine, better products and new jobs to
the society. While there are a lot of benefits to humanity in terms of health, technology,
environment, etc. there are also a lot of risks. These risks and issues cannot be prevented as the
new technologies and inventions around us are still in terms of improvement.
Throughout the years, we need to expect and estimate the level of risk each new
technology that we innovate. A lot of risks and issues will be faced but it doesn’t lessen the fact
that we people evolve and can invent and innovate with this kind of technology. This is what
makes me proud to live in this era and to witness these technologies that are seem to be
impossible before slowly becoming feasible and possible today. With this, I am excited for the
future on what innovation and new technologies will the humanity discover.
