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SOC205 Definitions

The document provides definitions and concepts related to technology and its impact on society, including the history of technology, stages of development, and theories such as technological determinism and SCOT. It also discusses the implications of technology in areas like health, education, and economic development, as well as issues like the digital divide and environmental impacts. Key topics include the role of artificial intelligence and the risks associated with digital access.

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SOC205 Definitions

The document provides definitions and concepts related to technology and its impact on society, including the history of technology, stages of development, and theories such as technological determinism and SCOT. It also discusses the implications of technology in areas like health, education, and economic development, as well as issues like the digital divide and environmental impacts. Key topics include the role of artificial intelligence and the risks associated with digital access.

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SOC-205 Definitions

1. Technology: The application of scientific knowledge to create tools, machines, and


systems to solve problems.

2. Society: A group of people living together with shared culture, norms, and relationships.

3. History of Technology: The study of how technology has developed and changed over
time.

4. Stages of Technology Development: Phases like prehistoric, agricultural, industrial, and


modern technological eras.

5. Theories of Technology: Ideas that explain how technology develops and affects society.

6. Technological Determinism: The theory that technology shapes and determines social
structure and cultural values.

7. SCOT (Social Construction of Technology): The idea that technology is shaped by social,
cultural, and human factors.

8. Technology and Health: The use of technology to improve healthcare, treatment, and
medical services.

9. Technology in Education: The use of digital tools and devices to enhance teaching and
learning.

10. Digital Divide: The gap between people who have access to digital technology and those
who do not.

11. Social Inequality in Technology: Unequal access to technology among different social
groups.

12. Digital Access: The ability to use the internet and digital devices.

13. Risks of Digital Access: Dangers like cybercrime, privacy loss, misinformation, and
addiction.

14. Cybercrime: Crimes committed using computers or the internet, such as hacking or
fraud.

15. Economic Development: Growth of an economy through increased production, income,


and living standards.

16. Technology and Economic Development: Technology improves productivity, innovation,


and economic growth.
17. Digital Economy: An economy based on digital technologies like the internet, e-
commerce, and online services.

18. Artificial Intelligence (AI): Technology that enables machines to perform tasks that
require human intelligence.

19. Example of AI: Voice assistants like Siri or chatbots.

20. Environmental Impacts of Technology: Effects of technology on nature, including


pollution and resource use.

21. Pollution by Technology: Environmental damage caused by industrial processes,


machines, and electronic waste.

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