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Problems – R- Us

Problems – R- Us. Brad Dearing bmdeari@ilstu.edu. The Technological Age. Technology – The human quest for solutions Technology is everywhere. Every thing is “technology”.

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Problems – R- Us

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  1. Problems – R- Us Brad Dearing bmdeari@ilstu.edu

  2. The Technological Age • Technology – The human quest for solutions • Technology is everywhere. • Every thing is “technology”. • Technology is evident throughout history. Historical ages: stone, bronze, iron, agricultural, industrial, technological, information,etc. • New products and developments change the way people are born, brought up, educated, work, live and play.

  3. Defining Technology • Technology can be thought of as a process, knowledge and artifacts. • The human process of applying knowledge to satisfy our needs and wants and to extend our capabilities. (solve problems) • Focus on knowledge and processes as well as the artifacts.

  4. Systems • Solutions to problems often take the form of systems. • Systems can be broken into three parts: • Inputs – People, Energy, Capital, Tools/Machines, Materials, and Information • Processes – Material, Energy and Information (p.5-6) • Outputs • Type I – Expected / Desired • Type II – Expected / Undesired • Type III – Unexpected / Undesired • Type IV – Unexpected / Desired

  5. Science and Technology • Science seeks answers to questions about the natural universe. Science describes the natural world by asking “why?” Why do things fall? Why do cells mutate? Etc. • Technology seeks solutions to solve problems. Technology asks the question “How?” How can we keep warm in the winter? How can we lift heavy loads? Etc.

  6. Impacts of Technology • Trade-Offs – the new problems created when you solved the problem in the first place. (plastic bottles) • Products – Waste, convenience/ performance over environment • Resources – We are running out of resources! Population is increasing exponentially – resources dwindling! Can technological growth help or will it hurt this situation?

  7. Technology – Good or Bad? • Solution or problem? • Luddites vs. techno-fix • Beneficial or Harmful? • Waste • Landfills ~86% • Incineration • Recycling ~13% • Gov’t Agencies and Regulation

  8. Questions? • P. 17 # 1, 2, 5 & 6

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