Volti, Unit 1 information, chapters 1-3 • The Nature of Technology• Winners and Losers: The Differential

Effects of Technological Change• The Sources of Technological Change

Technology

Technologist

Volti “thoughts” from Chapter 1• Dynamic and cumulative in its

development. • Technology is viewed in a favorable light

by the public

Volti “thoughts” from Chapter 1• Supported more by faith rather than

understanding.• Many are “woefully ignorant” and

“passive consumers.

May 18, 2010

TechnologySystem

Technology System Req.• “For an individual technology to operate

effectively more is required than the invention of a particular piece of hardware; it has to be supported by other elements that are systematically interconnected.” (5)

• “development, production, and employment of particular technologies require a group effort.” (5)

Examples

Level II,

Level I,

Tech. Systems

Level III

•Engine•Wheels•Trans.•Frame

Automobile

•Designers•Manufacturers•Distributors•Drivers•Dealers•Rental agencies

•Engine•Wheels•Trans.•Frame

Automobile

•Designers•Manufacturers•Distributors•Drivers•Dealers•Rental agencies

•Engine•Wheels•Trans.•Frame

Automobile

•Roads•Highways•Gas stations•Service / repair•Taxes•Laws•Police

•Gears•Wheels•Pedals•Frame

Bicycle

•Designers•Manufacturers•Distributors•Shipping•Dealers•Accessories

•Gears•Wheels•Pedals•Frame

Bicycle

•Designers•Manufacturers•Distributors•Shipping•Dealers•Accessories

•Gears•Wheels•Pedals•Frame

Bicycle

•Roads•Parts•Upgrades•Service / repair•Tours / races•Laws

Level II,

Level I,

Computers

Level III,

Next

• How do technologies originate and diffuse?

• Current examples of both technologies and their respective inventors / entrepreneurs