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Who really is it?

                   WHO REALLY IS IT? Before, seeing some couples who were very sweet and watching romantic dramas made me wonder: are all couples really like that? Is that how they should be, that sweet?Reading Wattpad stories and other books revealed to me that there are indeed different types of love and love languages. I first learned about this from my MAPEH teacher in 8th grade, sparking my curiosity. By the time I reached 12th grade at 19 years old, all of my female classmates were in love, and even the boys were dating. I found myself both curious and envious. What does it feel like to be in love and to date someone you care about? Back then, I wanted to experience it, yet part of me was hesitant. Looking back to 7th grade, I remember how five of my classmates had a crush on me. But I was just a kid, more interested in playing and eating. I was too innocent for what they called "puppy love." **** First year of college hit me diffe...

SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY AND SOCIETY NOTES

 Science, Technology and Society Notes Science, Technology, and Society (STS) Notes Introduction to STS  •Definition: Interdisciplinary field examining the creation, development, and consequences of science and technology in social, cultural, and historical contexts. •Scope: How scientific knowledge and technological innovations shape and are shaped by societal norms, values, politics, and economics. Key Concepts in STS •Science: Systematic enterprise building knowledge through observation, experimentation, and theoretical analysis. •Technology: Application of scientific knowledge for practical purposes, including tools, machines, techniques, and processes. •Society: Group of individuals involved in social interaction, sharing geographical or social territory, political authority, and cultural expectations. Historical Development of Science and Technology -Prehistoric Technology: Stone tools, fire, basic agriculture. -Ancient Civilizations: Wheel, writing, early engineering (p...

ETHICS NOTES

Ethics Notes Summary of Topics in First-Semester Ethics 1. Introduction to Ethics    - Definition and Scope of Ethics:  Understanding ethics as the branch of philosophy that deals with moral principles, the distinction between right and wrong, and how these concepts apply to individual and societal behavior.    - Importance of Ethics:   Exploring why ethics is crucial in guiding human behavior, fostering social harmony, and resolving conflicts.    - Historical Development of Ethical Thought:  A brief overview of ethical theories and contributions from significant philosophers, including Socrates, Plato, Aristotle, Immanuel Kant, John Stuart Mill, and contemporary thinkers. 2. Major Ethical Theories    - Utilitarianism      - Key Concepts: Utility, happiness, and consequentialism.      - Notable Philosophers: Jeremy Bentham and John Stuart Mill.      - Application: Assessing actions b...