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Nothing But The Technology...

 

                 In general technology is the relationship that society has with its tools and crafts, and to what extent society can control its environment. The Merriam-Webster dictionary offers a definition of the term: "the practical application of knowledge especially in a particular area" and "a capability given by the practical application of knowledge". Ursula Franklin, in her 1989 "Real World of Technology" lecture, gave another definition of the concept; it is "practice, the way we do things around here". The term is often used to imply a specific field of technology, or to refer to high technology, rather than technology as a whole. Bernard Stiegler, in Technics and Time, 1, defines technology in two ways: as "the pursuit of life by means other than life", and as "organized inorganic matter." Technology can be most broadly defined as the entities, both material and immaterial, created by the application of mental and physical effort in order to achieve some value. In this usage, technology refers to tools and machines that may be used to solve real-world problems. It is a far-reaching term that may include simple tools, such as a crowbar or wooden spoon, or more complex machines, such as a space station or particle accelerator. Tools and machines need not be material; virtual technology, such as computer software and business methods, fall under this definition of technology. The word "technology" can also be used to refer to a collection of techniques. In this context, it is the current state of humanity's knowledge of how to combine resources to produce desired products, to solve problems, fulfill needs, or satisfy wants; it includes technical methods, skills, processes, techniques, tools and raw materials. When combined with another term, such as "medical technology" or "space technology", it refers to the state of the respective field's knowledge and tools. "State-of-the-art technology" refers to the high technology available to humanity in any field. Technology can be viewed as an activity that forms or changes culture. Additionally, technology is the application of math, science, and the arts for the benefit of life as it is known. A modern example is the rise o cyberculture has, at its basis, the development of the Internet and the computer. Not all technology enhances culture in a creative way; technology can also help facilitate political oppression and war via tools such as guns. As a cultural activity, technology predates both science and engineering, each of which formalize some aspects of technological endeavor.

 

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Comments (11)

Jennifer Lewis
William E. Lewis, Jr. & Associates - Dania Beach, FL

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Aug 08, 2008 11:12 PM
The Trumm Team Omaha Homes for Sale, Real Estate
Keller Williams Greater Omaha - Omaha, NE

 

Welcome to ActiveRain!

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Aug 09, 2008 12:11 AM
Paul Howard
Paul Howard, Broker, Paul Howard Realty 856-488-8444 - Cherry Hill, NJ
Paul Howard Realty, 856-488-8444

Alex,

When you cut and paste content from another site, you should at minimum give credit for it. This, although interesting, is off topic.

Here is one possible source of your content.

http://itechnolog.com/History-Future/what-technology.html

When you posted did you indicate that you had permission?

 

Aug 09, 2008 12:14 AM
Greg Steffens
Mountain Country Realty - Lake Arrowhead, CA

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Aug 09, 2008 03:30 AM
Patricia Fisher
Keller Williams Realty - Spartanburg, SC

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Aug 09, 2008 04:59 AM
Dwayne West
Atlanta Real Estate - Canton, GA
Canton Georgia Real Estate

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Aug 09, 2008 08:50 AM
Ron Martin
Keller Williams Realty - Spartanburg, SC
Ron Martin Team

Welcome to Blogging, Hope you enjoy it as much as the rest of us.

Aug 09, 2008 02:56 PM
Ron Martin
Keller Williams Realty - Spartanburg, SC
Ron Martin Team

Welcome to Blogging, Hope you enjoy it as much as the rest of us.

Aug 09, 2008 02:57 PM
William E. Lewis, Jr.
William E. Lewis, Jr. & Associates - Vero Beach, FL
Bill Lewis - Vero Beach, Florida

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Aug 09, 2008 11:55 PM
Scott Magaw
The Bill Kennedy Team - Keller Williams Realty - Spartanburg, SC

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Aug 10, 2008 02:10 PM
P G
Charlottesville Solutions - Charlottesville, VA

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Aug 11, 2008 03:37 AM