Today, we live in an age of ever increasing technological capacity, including weapons of destruction. Techniques, skills, and processes are used to build these weapons, and there is a growing list of new ones being developed daily. But, is technology truly evil? The answer to this question depends on whom you ask. The question of whether or not technology is bad or good depends on the perspective of the historian. Let’s consider the various ways in which technology has impacted our lives.
Techniques
Techniques are the ways in which people perform certain tasks and are able to improve their performance. Some of these techniques are known as ‘innovations’ and are used to achieve specific goals, or to increase productivity. These technologies are also commonly used for different purposes, such as agricultural production and commercial fishing. Other examples of technology include solar panels and computer vision. Read on to learn about these techniques and their applications. There are many different types of techniques.
Skills
Skills in technology refer to the ability to use and interact with technology. These skills may be physical or digital and generally fall under the hard skill category. These skills are usually acquired through classroom training or through alternative forms of training. Tech skills are usually measurable and will be used to assess your proficiency with a certain technology. Many jobs in the science, math, and information technology sectors require this skill. Some of the most important tech skills are computer programming, web design, and data visualization.
Processes
If you enjoy a challenge and like to make things more complex, you may be interested in process technology. Process technology consists of industrial processes that convert raw materials into higher value products. UNM-Gallup works with local process industries in the area, including food and beverage manufacturing, oil and gas production, power generation, and pharmaceuticals. The school also collaborates with local universities in fields such as nanotechnology and biotechnology. For more information, visit the UNM-Gallup website.
Weapons of ever-increasing destructive power
The first change in warfare was the appearance of weapons of ever-increasing destructive capacity. During the Second World War, Germany began using thermobaric bombs. The US perfected the technology during the Vietnam War. Other nations, including the US, have used thermobaric bombs in Afghanistan and Chechnya. The bombs work in two stages: the first charge creates a cloud that can squeeze through cracks and other objects. The second charge explodes in that cloud, creating a massive fireball and shock wave that leaves a large vacuum behind.
Applications of scientific knowledge to practical aims of human life
The practical applications of scientific knowledge are applied in industry. Examples of practical applications of science are hand tools, computers, engineering, medicine, and other areas. While basic science aims to determine what happens in the world, applications of scientific knowledge apply theory to a specific area. For example, an engineer may develop a new product or tool to make a specific process easier, or a surgeon might develop a new procedure to treat a patient.
Criticisms of technology
Many critiques of technology date back to the nineteenth century and beyond. A critique of technology often echoes Goethe’s rejection of Newton’s optics, arguing that telescopes distort the human scale and confuse the mind. However, the advent of quantum physics and the clash of time-bound societies have shattered many nineteenth-century views of technology. Nonetheless, such critics persist, and the debates around technology are likely to continue.