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What are the two components that make up the term technology?
What are the two components that make up the term technology?
- Craft and Innovation
- Techne and Logia (correct)
- Art and Science
- Engineering and Design
Which statement best describes the relationship between technology and human needs?
Which statement best describes the relationship between technology and human needs?
- Technology transforms nature to meet human demands. (correct)
- Technology is limited to man-made objects and has no relation to nature.
- Technology is solely focused on natural science.
- Technology exists independently of human needs.
What was a significant outcome of the Industrial Revolution?
What was a significant outcome of the Industrial Revolution?
- A reduction in technological innovations.
- A return to agricultural practices.
- A shift from agriculture to mechanization of production. (correct)
- Increased reliance on theoretical knowledge.
How did the Industrial Revolution affect the understanding of technology?
How did the Industrial Revolution affect the understanding of technology?
In which way did the resources of Britain contribute to its wealth during the Industrial Revolution?
In which way did the resources of Britain contribute to its wealth during the Industrial Revolution?
Which of the following best describes the nature of technological innovation post-Industrial Revolution?
Which of the following best describes the nature of technological innovation post-Industrial Revolution?
What does the term 'Logia' refer to in the context of technology?
What does the term 'Logia' refer to in the context of technology?
Which of the following features is not typically associated with technology?
Which of the following features is not typically associated with technology?
What organization did the American government eventually hand over internet management to?
What organization did the American government eventually hand over internet management to?
In what year was IANA connected to ICANN?
In what year was IANA connected to ICANN?
What significant feature introduced by Google contributed to its success?
What significant feature introduced by Google contributed to its success?
Which of the following was the first search engine that became popular?
Which of the following was the first search engine that became popular?
What type of internet connection replaced dial-up systems in the late 1990s?
What type of internet connection replaced dial-up systems in the late 1990s?
What was an important application developed in 1972 that contributed to the spread of the internet?
What was an important application developed in 1972 that contributed to the spread of the internet?
Which company aimed to make the internet accessible to users with limited technical knowledge?
Which company aimed to make the internet accessible to users with limited technical knowledge?
What is the primary role of ICANN in relation to the internet?
What is the primary role of ICANN in relation to the internet?
What was the main reason for the Associated Press to make an agreement with Western Union?
What was the main reason for the Associated Press to make an agreement with Western Union?
How did England's control over international telegram lines affect news flow?
How did England's control over international telegram lines affect news flow?
Which invention, along with the telegraph, played a role in changing people's perception of space?
Which invention, along with the telegraph, played a role in changing people's perception of space?
What significant changes accompanied the invention of photography in 1839?
What significant changes accompanied the invention of photography in 1839?
What was a consequence of the phonograph's invention in 1877?
What was a consequence of the phonograph's invention in 1877?
What overarching theme connects the developments of the telegraph, photography, and phonograph?
What overarching theme connects the developments of the telegraph, photography, and phonograph?
Which factor was primarily responsible for new social class relations during the industrial revolution?
Which factor was primarily responsible for new social class relations during the industrial revolution?
What does the phrase 'whoever controls the telegram lines, he controls the news' imply?
What does the phrase 'whoever controls the telegram lines, he controls the news' imply?
What is a defining characteristic of Web 2.0 compared to Web 1.0?
What is a defining characteristic of Web 2.0 compared to Web 1.0?
Who is primarily credited with popularizing the term Web 2.0?
Who is primarily credited with popularizing the term Web 2.0?
According to Tim O'Reilly's comparison of Web 1.0 and Web 2.0, what concept is associated with Web 1.0?
According to Tim O'Reilly's comparison of Web 1.0 and Web 2.0, what concept is associated with Web 1.0?
What was Darcy DiNucci's view on web content in her 1999 article?
What was Darcy DiNucci's view on web content in her 1999 article?
What was Tim Berners-Lee's perspective on the concept of Web 2.0?
What was Tim Berners-Lee's perspective on the concept of Web 2.0?
What type of applications became more prevalent during the Web 2.0 era?
What type of applications became more prevalent during the Web 2.0 era?
Which of the following is a misconception about user interaction in Web 2.0?
Which of the following is a misconception about user interaction in Web 2.0?
How did Web 2.0 change the interaction between content providers and users?
How did Web 2.0 change the interaction between content providers and users?
What significant milestone regarding internet usage occurred in 1995?
What significant milestone regarding internet usage occurred in 1995?
Which organization played a crucial role in the establishment of the internet in 1969?
Which organization played a crucial role in the establishment of the internet in 1969?
Who first proposed the concept of a web-like system of knowledge in 1945?
Who first proposed the concept of a web-like system of knowledge in 1945?
What percentage of Americans had access to online information services as late as 1993?
What percentage of Americans had access to online information services as late as 1993?
Which development is credited as the first communication between computers leading to the internet?
Which development is credited as the first communication between computers leading to the internet?
In which decade did the significant advancements leading to the development of the internet begin?
In which decade did the significant advancements leading to the development of the internet begin?
What is the network society thesis mainly associated with?
What is the network society thesis mainly associated with?
Which statement is true about the ARPA organization established in 1958?
Which statement is true about the ARPA organization established in 1958?
Study Notes
Technology
- Combination of "Techne" (art, craft) and "Logia" (knowledge)
- Refers to all man-made and unnatural objects, including production stages and human dimensions.
- Transforming nature to serve human needs
Features of Technology
- Involves the complete infrastructure required for design, production, operation, and repair of technological tools.
- Combination of natural science and engineering.
The Industrial Revolution
- Began in 18th century England, shifting from agriculture to mechanized production.
- The industrial revolution brought science and technology closer together.
- It transformed England's economic landscape, moving away from reliance on domestic resources towards those from colonies.
The Rise of Large-Scale Organizations
- As technology relied on knowledge exceeding individual capabilities, larger organizations emerged to manage its development.
The Impact of Technology on Communication
- Telegraph's social use influenced communication in the Industrial Revolution.
- The development of communication technologies impacted commercial life, urbanization, and social control.
The Invention of Photography
- Coincided with the Industrial Revolution and accelerated the rise of mass society.
- Revolutionized how people perceived time and space.
The Birth of Mass Media
- Photography and the phonograph (1877) stabilized images and sounds, respectively.
- These technologies contributed to the emergence of mass media.
The Internet Era
- The internet provides the foundation for the "Information Age" (Castells).
- 1995 marked a turning point in internet adoption.
Precursors to the Internet
- Early developments for the internet date back to the 1940s, including the first steps towards computer-to-computer communication and the vision of a universal knowledge system (Vannevar Bush, 1945).
Internet Development
- The internet was developed over 30 years before becoming widely popular.
- ARPANET (1969), a computer network developed by the US Advanced Research Projects Agency, paved the way for modern-day internet.
Internet Governance
- IANA (Internet Assigned Numbers Authority), an organization established in the 1970s, was initially responsible for internet management.
- In 1998, IANA incorporated into ICANN (Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers), a private-public partnership under American government regulation.
Web 2.0
- Web 2.0 characterized by increased user contribution and a blur between content providers and consumers.
- This era marked by the rise of blogs, social networks, and wikis.
- While Web 2.0 is widely accepted, some experts believe the distinction between Web 1.0 and Web 2.0 is exaggerated.
Google and the Web
- Google emerged as a pioneer in search engines and online media.
- Its innovation, “Page Ranking”, revolutionized information retrieval.
The Internet's Impact on Society
- The internet's influence on social interaction is visible in the content most searched for on the internet (e.g., games, celebrities, sports).
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Explore the multifaceted concepts of technology, its features, and its impact on society throughout history. This quiz covers key topics from the Industrial Revolution to the rise of large-scale organizations and the evolution of communication. Test your knowledge on how technology has transformed human life and our environment.
