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What are the main factors that influence technological evolution?
What are the main factors that influence technological evolution?
Scientific knowledge
How does scientific knowledge contribute to technological innovation?
How does scientific knowledge contribute to technological innovation?
Scientific discoveries allow the development of new objects and improvement of existing ones.
Give an example of how scientific knowledge is essential for technological advancement.
Give an example of how scientific knowledge is essential for technological advancement.
Before building a motor for a vacuum cleaner, scientists had to explain electromagnetic phenomena.
How does the example of the prehistoric wheel and the modern wheel illustrate technological evolution?
How does the example of the prehistoric wheel and the modern wheel illustrate technological evolution?
Match the following production methods with their descriptions:
Match the following production methods with their descriptions:
Match the following with their influence on technological progress:
Match the following with their influence on technological progress:
The development of new materials is one of the disciplines most closely connected to the evolution of ______.
The development of new materials is one of the disciplines most closely connected to the evolution of ______.
And not only do new devices appear, but those that already exist are constantly being ______.
And not only do new devices appear, but those that already exist are constantly being ______.
Modern production methods require highly specialized people, but they also demand extreme precision--and the fact is, a ______ is always going to be more precise and more efficient than a human.
Modern production methods require highly specialized people, but they also demand extreme precision--and the fact is, a ______ is always going to be more precise and more efficient than a human.
Technological evolution is driven by the changing needs of society, inspiring inventors and engineers to create new solutions. Advancements like the internet and renewable energy have been developed in response to the need for quick communication and sustainable ______.
Technological evolution is driven by the changing needs of society, inspiring inventors and engineers to create new solutions. Advancements like the internet and renewable energy have been developed in response to the need for quick communication and sustainable ______.
We also need tin soldering irons for the electronic circuits and special machines for molding the ______.
We also need tin soldering irons for the electronic circuits and special machines for molding the ______.
What is one of the main factors that influence technological evolution?
What is one of the main factors that influence technological evolution?
How does the development of new materials contribute to technological evolution?
How does the development of new materials contribute to technological evolution?
What is the relationship between science and technology?
What is the relationship between science and technology?
How do small improvements over time contribute to technological innovation?
How do small improvements over time contribute to technological innovation?
Why is scientific knowledge essential for technological advancement?
Why is scientific knowledge essential for technological advancement?
What are the main factors that influence technological evolution?
What are the main factors that influence technological evolution?
How does diversity influence technological progress?
How does diversity influence technological progress?
What drives technological evolution?
What drives technological evolution?
What is the role of computer science & robotics in modern production methods?
What is the role of computer science & robotics in modern production methods?
How does the economy impact technological development?
How does the economy impact technological development?
Technological evolution is driven by the changing needs of society, inspiring inventors and engineers to create new solutions.
Technological evolution is driven by the changing needs of society, inspiring inventors and engineers to create new solutions.
Modern production methods require highly specialized people, but they also demand extreme precision--and the fact is, a robot is always going to be more precise and more efficient than a human.
Modern production methods require highly specialized people, but they also demand extreme precision--and the fact is, a robot is always going to be more precise and more efficient than a human.
The development of new materials is one of the disciplines most closely connected to the evolution of ______.
The development of new materials is one of the disciplines most closely connected to the evolution of ______.
Each new material provides new ______, which gives new possibilities for the improvement of technological objects. Clearly, without plastic, we could not make the vacuum cleaner in our example.
Each new material provides new ______, which gives new possibilities for the improvement of technological objects. Clearly, without plastic, we could not make the vacuum cleaner in our example.
We also need tin soldering irons for the electronic circuits and special machines for molding the ______.
We also need tin soldering irons for the electronic circuits and special machines for molding the ______.
Technological evolution is not influenced by changing needs of society.
Technological evolution is not influenced by changing needs of society.
Artisan work and crafts are more common nowadays.
Artisan work and crafts are more common nowadays.
Computer science and robotics are not part of the new industrial revolution.
Computer science and robotics are not part of the new industrial revolution.
Diversity in collaboration does not drive technological advancement.
Diversity in collaboration does not drive technological advancement.
The economy does not impact technological development.
The economy does not impact technological development.
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Study Notes
Technological Innovation
- Technological devices are constantly being developed and improved over time, such as the evolution of the wheel from its prehistoric form to its modern version.
- Small improvements made gradually over time lead to significant differences in technological devices.
Factors Influencing Technological Evolution
- Scientific knowledge is a crucial factor in technological evolution, as scientific discoveries enable the development of new objects and improvement of existing ones.
- For example, understanding electromagnetic phenomena was necessary for the development of electrical machines, such as the motor in a vacuum cleaner.
Role of New Materials
- New materials are essential for technological evolution, providing new properties that enable improvement of technological objects.
- The development of new materials is closely connected to technological evolution, as seen in the example of plastic being necessary for the production of modern vacuum cleaners.
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