1. What I think now?
1.1. "The American National Research Council (NRC) defined technology simply as including ‘all types of human–made systems and processes’ (2012: 11)."
1.1.1. Modern Machines
1.1.1.1. Machines
1.1.1.2. NASA Rockets
1.1.2. Cars and Mechanics
1.1.2.1. Engines
1.1.2.2. Cars
1.1.3. Engineering
1.1.3.1. Bridges
1.1.3.2. Boats
1.1.3.3. Buildings
1.2. A brief talk by Kevin Kelly on Ted
2. What I thought before?
2.1. "Technology is messy and complex. It is difficult to define and to understand. In its variety, it is full of contradictions…Yet today most people in the industrialized world reduce technology’s complexity, ignore its contradictions, and see it as little more than gadgets and as a handmaiden of commercial capitalism and the military." (Hughes: 2004: 1).
2.1.1. Gadgets
2.1.1.1. PCs
2.1.1.2. Mobiles
2.1.1.3. Cameras
2.1.2. Communication
2.1.2.1. Networking
2.1.2.2. Mobile Communication
3. How things have changed over time.
3.1. Robert Friedel: "By technology, we typically mean the knowledge and instruments that humans use to accomplish the purposes of life" (A Culture of Improvement: Technology and the Western Millennium).
3.1.1. New Gadgets
3.1.2. Improved Infrastructure
3.1.3. Faster Mode of Transportation
3.1.4. Powerful Nuclear Weapons
4. **REFERENCES** 1. Hughes, T. P. (2004). Technology is messy and complex. In Technology, Science, and History: A Short History of the World Through Technology (p. 1). http://techliberation.com/2014/04/29/defining-technology/ 2. American National Research Council. (2012). Inclusive definition of technology. In A Review of the Draft Proposed New Definition of “Technology” by the Office of Management and Budget (p. 11). https://nap.nationalacademies.org/read/13165/chapter/12#202 3. Hughes, T. P. (2004). Technology is the effort to organize the world for problem solving so that goods and services can be invented, developed, produced, and used. In American Genesis: A Century of Invention and Technological Enthusiasm, 1870-1970. http://techliberation.com/2014/04/29/defining-technology/ 4. Friedel, R. (2007). By technology, we typically mean the knowledge and instruments that humans use to accomplish the purposes of life. In A Culture of Improvement: Technology and the Western Millennium. http://www.emeraldinsight.com.library.sheridanc.on.ca/doi/full/10.1108/jtmc.2007.30202caa.001 5. Ted Talk by Kevin Kelly https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GS1xL1qcBa4
5. Why we need new technology?
5.1. "Technology is the effort to organize the world for problem solving so that goods and services can be invented, developed, produced, and used" (American Genesis: A Century of Invention and Technological Enthusiasm, 1870-1970).
5.1.1. Solving Complex Problems: New technology is often needed to address complex and pressing global challenges, such as climate change, healthcare crises, and environmental sustainability. Technological innovations can provide solutions to these problems.
5.1.2. Improving Efficiency and Productivity: New technologies often aim to streamline processes, reduce human effort, and increase the overall efficiency of various tasks and industries. This can lead to higher productivity and economic growth.
5.1.3. Enhancing Quality of Life: Many technological advancements are designed to improve the quality of life for individuals. This includes advancements in healthcare, transportation, communication, and entertainment, among others.
5.1.4. Meeting Growing Demands: As populations grow and economies expand, there is a greater demand for goods and services. New technology can help meet these growing demands by enabling the production of more goods and the delivery of more services.