Alex Perez Wendy Bell Lina Bhambhani Alexandra Mojado Oscar Arenas

What is technology? (Wendy B.)

Crafted

Adaptive

Tools

Processes

The use of knowledge, tools, crafts, and methods for improvement

Technology is not a new aspect It has helped to develop societies and

bring us to where we are today Technology has infinite possibility to

grow› 1898- Patents were almost closed off

It can be seen in all aspects of life› Medicine, construction, weapons,

astrology, as well as modern inventions To expand creativity and leave an

imprint of ones life for the world› Pyramids, Ancient Signs to the Gods,

Aviation and Space Exploration To enhance the quality of life

› Medicine, Computers, Green Technolo

Science Technology

Naturally Occurring Designed product

“Cause” focused motive

“Result” focused motive

Goal: To understand principles of the natural world

Goal: To fulfill a human necessity.

“Practical applications of science” Applied Science

The Stone Age is a prehistoric period which is usually divided into three eras.

•Paleolithic

•Mesolithic

•Neolithic

The Paleolithic period started about 700,000 years ago.

The Mesolithic period started about 10,000 years ago

The Neolithic period started about 7,000 years ago, in some areas.

Begin approximately 3800BCE-3000BCE

Widely known for the use of copper and bronze tools

Known as the Bronze Age because once people learned to produce bronze properly it became more widely used.

Some societies did not reach “the Bronze Age” until as late as 1300-1200BCE

Characterized by the use of iron and steel for tools

Thought to have started around 1200BCE in Anatolia

Some societies reached their Iron Age as late as 500 AD

During 18th and 19th Century - Major changes in technology, agriculture, manufacturing, mining, and transport.

Many ancient technologies are advanced way beyond their time.

•Egyptians and Aerodynamics

•Damascus Steel

•Baghdad Battery

•Ancient Greek computer

Ancient Technologies

Were these technologies genius or accident

Unfortunately mankind has a tendency to destroy their own technology

How does technology affect values and everyday life?

Technology has been the envy of other in the past. History has shown that mankind is it’s own worst enemy when it comes to technology.› Libraries of Alexandria

Technology is people using knowledge, tools, and systems to make their lives easier and better. › Social networking: efficient or anti-social

• quantum computers

• nanotechnology

• bioengineering

• nuclear fusion (see ITER and DEMO)

• advanced materials (e.g., enhanced armor)

• the scramjet (along with rail guns and high-energy beams for military uses)

• superconductivity

• green technologies such as alternative fuels (e.g., fuel cells, plug in hybrid cars)

• efficient LEDs and solar cells.

• Electrification • Automobile • Airplane • Water supply and Distribution • Electronics • Radio and Television • Mechanized agriculture • Computers • Telephone • Air Conditioning and Refrigeration • Highways • Spacecraft • Internet • Imaging • Household appliances • Health Technologies • Petroleum and Petrochemical Technologies • Laser and Fiber Optics • Nuclear technologies • Materials science