What is Technology

1. Any practical application of knowledge that solves a problem or makes a task easier (Computer Fraud and Security, 2001)

2. Can be simple does not have to be complex.

2.1. Laundry soap

2.2. Clothes pins

2.3. Door locks

2.4. Furniture

2.5. Highway

3. Why do we need technology

3.1. To produce food

3.2. For convenience

3.3. For safety

3.4. For entertainment

4. Alarms

5. Locks

6. Pesticide, fertilizer

7. Provides the information and tools needed to function in this evolving world (Brown, 2010)

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9. Used in everyday life on a daily basis

10. To provide more cost effective essential services (Banta, 2009)

11. Video games, theme park

12. Initial Definition of Technology

12.1. The use of complex scientific information to develop devices, equipment or services that makes a tasks easier to accomplish.

12.2. Travel

12.2.1. Aeroplane

12.2.2. Electric Car

12.2.3. Space Suttle

12.3. Device

12.3.1. Smart Phone

12.3.2. Laptop

12.4. Communication

12.4.1. Social Media

12.4.1.1. Facebook

12.4.1.2. Whatsapp

12.4.1.3. Instagram

12.4.1.4. Twitter

12.4.2. Video Call

12.4.3. Electronic Mail

12.5. Artificial Intelligence

12.5.1. Maps and Navigation

12.5.2. Face Recognition System

12.5.3. Electronic Payments

13. What I Think Technology is Now

14. A combination of equipment, skills and knowledge to create things that fulfil simple or complex human needs and wants or that perform specific functions (Richard, 2007)