CAFS- Social Impact of technology

Technology can be defined as

• Technology as hardware

• Technology as media

• Technology as software

• Technology as organisation of knowledge

Primitive technology can be defined as

• Microsoft and Windows

• A stove kettle

• Priming technology before use

• Early developments in technology

True or False. Technology is a new concept that was developed in the 20th century.

• True

• False

Technology as hardware examples

• Gadgets, Toys & Appliances

• Appliances, Databases & Websites

• Communications, Media, internet & home entertainment

• Communication, Toys & Appliances

Technology as software examples

• Gadgets, Toys & Appliances

• Appliances, Databases & Websites

• Communications, Media, internet & home entertainment

• Communication, Toys & Appliances

Technology as organisation of knowledge examples

• Gadgets, Toys & Appliances

• Appliances, Databases & Websites

• Communications, Media, internet & home entertainment

• Communication, Toys & Appliances

Examples of complex software applications

• Photoshop

• Filing cabinet

• Adobe

• Google

Examples of primitive hardware appliances

• Coffee machine

• Stove kettle

• Stone axe

• Smart refrigerator

Examples of complex home entertainment

• X-Box

• Cards

• Morse code

• Digital recording

Which of the following are reasons for the development of technology

• Looks cool

• Improve on existing technology

• Economic benefit

• To increase hacking