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Alex Perez Wendy Bell Lina Bhambhani Alexandra Mojado Oscar Arenas
What is technology? (Wendy B.)
Crafted
Adaptive
Tools
Processes
The use of knowledge, tools, crafts, and methods for improvement
Technology is not a new aspect It has helped to develop societies and
bring us to where we are today Technology has infinite possibility to
grow› 1898- Patents were almost closed off
It can be seen in all aspects of life› Medicine, construction, weapons,
astrology, as well as modern inventions To expand creativity and leave an
imprint of ones life for the world› Pyramids, Ancient Signs to the Gods,
Aviation and Space Exploration To enhance the quality of life
› Medicine, Computers, Green Technolo
Science Technology
Naturally Occurring Designed product
“Cause” focused motive
“Result” focused motive
Goal: To understand principles of the natural world
Goal: To fulfill a human necessity.
“Practical applications of science” Applied Science
The Stone Age is a prehistoric period which is usually divided into three eras.
•Paleolithic
•Mesolithic
•Neolithic
The Paleolithic period started about 700,000 years ago.
The Mesolithic period started about 10,000 years ago
The Neolithic period started about 7,000 years ago, in some areas.
Begin approximately 3800BCE-3000BCE
Widely known for the use of copper and bronze tools
Known as the Bronze Age because once people learned to produce bronze properly it became more widely used.
Some societies did not reach “the Bronze Age” until as late as 1300-1200BCE
Characterized by the use of iron and steel for tools
Thought to have started around 1200BCE in Anatolia
Some societies reached their Iron Age as late as 500 AD
During 18th and 19th Century - Major changes in technology, agriculture, manufacturing, mining, and transport.
Many ancient technologies are advanced way beyond their time.
•Egyptians and Aerodynamics
•Damascus Steel
•Baghdad Battery
•Ancient Greek computer
Ancient Technologies
Were these technologies genius or accident
Unfortunately mankind has a tendency to destroy their own technology
How does technology affect values and everyday life?
Technology has been the envy of other in the past. History has shown that mankind is it’s own worst enemy when it comes to technology.› Libraries of Alexandria
Technology is people using knowledge, tools, and systems to make their lives easier and better. › Social networking: efficient or anti-social
• quantum computers
• nanotechnology
• bioengineering
• nuclear fusion (see ITER and DEMO)
• advanced materials (e.g., enhanced armor)
• the scramjet (along with rail guns and high-energy beams for military uses)
• superconductivity
• green technologies such as alternative fuels (e.g., fuel cells, plug in hybrid cars)
• efficient LEDs and solar cells.
• Electrification • Automobile • Airplane • Water supply and Distribution • Electronics • Radio and Television • Mechanized agriculture • Computers • Telephone • Air Conditioning and Refrigeration • Highways • Spacecraft • Internet • Imaging • Household appliances • Health Technologies • Petroleum and Petrochemical Technologies • Laser and Fiber Optics • Nuclear technologies • Materials science
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