The Meaning of Technology

Technology is one word which is usually being a subject of misconception especially by lay people. Here is an article to help you have a basic knowledge about technology itself. Before we are able to discuss and fully understand the concept behind the term "technology", learning its etymological meaning may be such a great help. The word technology actually came from a Greek word technologiai which means crafting.


Today, the term technology is often referred to as the gadgets and gizmos that we use in our day-to-day living. But little did others know that technology is not only limited to the technological equipment that we know today. The term "technology" is a word which describes the concepts, techniques, and methods on how to accomplish a certain task.

Technology may also mean the manipulation of the environment that we currently live in.

The technology that we, human beings, had can be divided into three main categories namely stone, bronze, and iron. The technology that we have then is mainly composed of stone, bronze, or iron. As the time goes by, it gets harder and harder to craft the technology that we had back then. These materials are also used in crafting weapons and primary tools.


The term "technology" has been revolutionized after the introduction of scientific method in the early 15th century. This sped up the development of the technology that we have and an example of this the development of different technological devices or gadgets such as microscope, engines, motors, and electric generators.


The latter devices have been the very foundation of the devices that we enjoy today.

Without the technology that we know today we will not be able to live the kind of life that we live today – comfortable and convenient.

So the next time that you will come across the term "technology" you will already have the right concept in mind.


 





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