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01: Paradoxical relationship with technology
Filipinos seem to be both terminally online and technologically clueless. How is this even possible?
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Chronically Online Country
Filipinos are globally renown for long hours spent online (arguably to a fault), along with being naturals at tech-enabled roles.
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Lack of Technological Literacy
Many Filipinos don't fully understand the technologies that they use; this can be linked to gaps in not just education, but also culture.
02: Steadfast in beliefs
Filipinos can also be considered stubborn, dedicated to sticking to their ways amidst a rapidly changing world.
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Resistance Against Change
It is difficult for Filipinos to accept change, let alone envison it. This gets in the way of disseminating innovation in the country.
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Persisting Values & Traditions
In spite of technological progression, Filipino culture would remain relatively static. We would continue to uphold traditions, just now in different forms.
03: Systems of oppression
To fully understand the impact of emerging technologies on the Philippines, it is essential to consider the societal systems in place, for these shape how technology is used and adapted by the people.
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Colonialism
To this day, Filipinos are still being colonized by The Global North, who now utilizes technologies as tools for colonization.
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Capitalism
Filipinos are constantly having their value extracted by a capitalism system, whether they are conscious of it or not.
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Classism
Colonialism and capitalism intertwine to perpetuate and exacerbate classist structures.