Tuesday, 6 May 2008

What is technology?

What is technology?

1) Technology is the knowledge and processes used to create and to operate technological artifacts by which humans modify nature to meet their needs and wants.
2) ·Cost
·Reliability
·Safety
·Environmental impact
·Ease of use
·Available human and material resources
·Manufacturability
·Government regulations
·Laws
·Politics
3) ~A body of knowledge that has been accumulated over time~ and ~A process-scientific inquiry-that generates knowledge about the natural world~.
4) Engineering know-how, manufacturing expertise and science

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