Technology

Technology is the development and application of tools, machines, materials and processes that help to solve human problems. As a human activity, technology predates both science and engineering.

The term technology often characterises inventions and gadgets using recently-discovered scientific principles and processes. However, even very old inventions such as the wheel exemplify technology.

Concepts in technology

• Technological singularity
• Precautionary principle
• Strategy of technology (strategic use of advanced technology)
• Technocapitalism
• Emergent philosophy
• Transhumanism
• Posthumanism
• Intermediate technology
• Appropriate technology
• Technology transfer
• Technology lifecycle

See also

• Technique
• Technology assessment,
• Timeline of inventions,
• Technological convergence
• List of technologies
• List of ologies

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