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From Past to Present: How Technology Shapes Humanity

Welcome to Step 1 of the course!

In this stage, you are invited to watch a video about the history of technology and its relationship with humanity. The video explores how technological advancements have influenced human life throughout history, transforming the way people communicate, work, learn, and interact with the world.

As you watch, reflect on how technology continues to shape society and consider both the positive impacts and the challenges that come with innovation. Use your critical thinking skills to connect the ideas presented in the video with today’s digital world and your own experiences.

Enjoy this opportunity to learn, reflect, and discover how humanity and technology have evolved together over time.

Watch

A.I. ‐ Humanity’s Final Invention? · Kurzgesagt – In a Nutshell · Watch on YouTube

Your task

  1. Watch the video.
  2. Note how technology has changed the way people communicate, work, learn, and interact with the world.
  3. Name one positive impact of an innovation, and one challenge that came with it.
  4. Connect one idea from the video with today’s digital world and with your own experience.

Your notes

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