Technology: “A system based on the application of knowledge, manifested in physical objects and organizational forms, for the attainment of specific goals.” (6)
Technologist: A specialist in some area of technology, who uses scientific knowledge to solve problems
“ When confronting technology, most of us are poorly informed spectators, seemingly incapable of understanding an esoteric realm of laser, microprocessors, gene splicing, and cruise missiles.” (1) Usually, whenever the public is shown a new technological advance, the reaction is “cool”. In terms of most technologies being supported by faith rather than understanding, this is due to none of us being experts in everything. As such, unless you are a electrician, when you walk into a room and turn on the light, you probably don’t think about the sequence of events leading to the light actually being on, and working. Rather, you just flick the switch and only think about the lights if they are NOT working after that.
“ When confronting technology, most of us are poorly informed spectators, seemingly incapable of understanding an esoteric realm of laser, microprocessors, gene splicing, and cruise missiles.” (1) Usually, whenever the public is shown a new technological advance, the reaction is “cool”. In terms of most technologies being supported by faith rather than understanding, this is due to none of us being experts in everything. As such, unless you are a electrician, when you walk into a room and turn on the light, you probably don’t think about the sequence of events leading to the light actually being on, and working. Rather, you just flick the switch and only think about the lights if they are NOT working after that. Show part of Trigger Effect video
James Burke – science & technology historian and cultural anthropologist http://www.k-web.org/
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Technology System: “ When a technology is seen as a combination of devices, skills, and organizational structures” (5) Essentially, numerous interconnected technologies Infrastructure / organization / planning
Automobiles Planes Bicycles Computers Telephones
What technologies and related organizational infrastructure comprise laptop computers, and have enabled them to become so widespread?
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