Unit 4: How Science and Technology Affect Our Lives (AP Italian Review)
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Primary mode of communication in Italy, used for texting, calling, and group coordination.
Digital Divide
The gap between those with access to technology and high-speed internet and those without.
Smart Working
Term for remote work that has become popular in Italy since the COVID-19 pandemic.
La fuga dei cervelli
'Brain drain' phenomenon where educated Italians emigrate for better opportunities.
Stem Cells
Research topic in bioethics that raises moral questions about using embryos for cures.
GMOs
Genetically Modified Organisms; highly regulated in Italy due to public skepticism.
GDPR
General Data Protection Regulation; strict privacy laws followed in Italy regarding personal data.
La robotica
Field of robotics; Italy is known for advancements in humanoid robots.
Il lavoro agile
Agile work; a concept that promotes better work-life balance.
Navigare in Rete
To surf the Web.
Scaricare
To download (music, files, apps).
La dipendenza
Addiction, often related to screens and gaming.
Condividere
To share (posts, photos, files).
Il profilo utente
User profile.
I nativi digitali vs. Gli anziani
Contrast between digital natives who live online and elderly Italians who prefer face-to-face interaction.
Alessandro Volta
Inventor of the battery, an important historical figure in Italian science.
Guglielmo Marconi
Pioneer of long-distance radio transmission, recognized for his contributions to communication.
Galileo Galilei
Father of modern science and astronomy, a key figure in Italian scientific history.
i borghi
Small villages in Italy often affected by slow internet connections.
l'equilibrio tra vita professionale e vita privata
Work-life balance; a key focus in discussions about smart working.
l'interazione faccia a faccia
Face-to-face interaction, preferred by many elderly Italians.
La bioetica
Discussions around ethical issues in science, heavily influenced by cultural factors.
L'intelligenza artificiale
Artificial Intelligence; raises concerns about job displacement and personal data use.
Le energie alternative
Alternative energy sources like solar and wind power that Italy heavily invests in.
l'ingegneria automobilistica
Automotive engineering, significant in the production of high-tech vehicles in Italy.
Prootti biologici
Biological products that emphasize natural and traditional Italian food culture.
Se la tecnologia continua, noi saremo…
Example of constructing likely futures in hypothetical sentences in Italian.
In realtà
Translates to 'actually'; often mistakenly used in place of 'attualmente' which means 'currently'.
