Difference between revisions of "Technological Determinism"
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| − | + | '''Technological determinism''' is a theory that proposes that technological artifacts drive and catalyze progress, culture, and behavior in society<ref>University of Kentucky: Definition of Technological Determinism http://www.uky.edu/~drlane/capstone/mass/determinism.htm</ref>. The theory claims technology acts as an autonomous force onto societal structures and has re-emerged as a response to the development of revolutionary communication technologies, such as the Internet and smartphones, in the 21st century<ref> http://journals.sagepub.com.proxy.lib.umich.edu/doi/full/10.1177/1461444814562156</ref>. A long-time subject of fascination for technology scholars, the concept has spawned several schools of thought surrounding technology artifacts and their relationship to humanity. | |
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| + | ==Origins== | ||
| + | ==Typologies== | ||
| + | ===Hard and soft technological determinism=== | ||
| + | ===Four Paradigms=== | ||
| + | ==Criticism== | ||
| + | ===Societal Determinism=== | ||
| + | ===Constructivism=== | ||
| + | ===Marxism=== | ||
| + | ==Ethical Risks== | ||
| + | ===Bihar, India=== | ||
| + | ===Hackers=== | ||
| + | ===Higher Education=== | ||
Revision as of 06:40, 20 February 2017
Technological determinism is a theory that proposes that technological artifacts drive and catalyze progress, culture, and behavior in society[1]. The theory claims technology acts as an autonomous force onto societal structures and has re-emerged as a response to the development of revolutionary communication technologies, such as the Internet and smartphones, in the 21st century[2]. A long-time subject of fascination for technology scholars, the concept has spawned several schools of thought surrounding technology artifacts and their relationship to humanity.
Contents
Origins
Typologies
Hard and soft technological determinism
Four Paradigms
Criticism
Societal Determinism
Constructivism
Marxism
Ethical Risks
Bihar, India
Hackers
Higher Education
- ↑ University of Kentucky: Definition of Technological Determinism http://www.uky.edu/~drlane/capstone/mass/determinism.htm
- ↑ http://journals.sagepub.com.proxy.lib.umich.edu/doi/full/10.1177/1461444814562156
