2. What is Technology?
We spend a lot of time thinking about it but
some answers are easy and some are difficult.
According to Merriam-Webster technology is
“Application of knowledge to the practical aims
of human life or to changing and manipulating
the human environment. Technology includes
the use of materials, tools, techniques, and
sources of power to make life easier or more
pleasant and work more productive. Whereas
science is concerned with how and why things
happen, technology focuses on making things
happen.”
3. Another Definition of Technology
• The application of scientific knowledge for
practical purposes, especially in industry.
• Technology is the skills, methods, and
processes used to achieve goals.
4. Types of Technology
• Mechanical
• Electronic
• Industrial and manufacturing
• Medical
• Communications
5. Advantages of Technology
The increased automation of
manufacturing and many other
jobs, thanks to computers, means
greater efficiency, less people
doing boring repetitive jobs, and
an increase in flexibility regarding
work times.
6. Disadvantages of Technology
Being overly connected can cause
psychological issues such as
distraction, narcissism, expectation
of instant gratification, and even
depression. Beside affecting users'
mental health, use
of technology can also have
negative repercussions on physical
health causing vision problems,
hearing loss, and neck strain.
