The document discusses technological determinism and the idea that technology develops independently of social and cultural influences. It also discusses how technologies are often driven by the interests of individuals and organizations, rather than an autonomous momentum. Additionally, the emergence and use of technologies is shaped by social forces like power and gender. The document then examines policies like the Digital Millennium Copyright Act and how industries can influence government support for particular technologies through lobbying and campaign contributions. It also notes that precisely predicting and regulating new technologies through policy is difficult.