The Evolution and Impact of Technology on Society

Techne

Greek term for art and craft.

Logos

Greek term for word and discourse.

Electromagnetism

Discovery by Faraday in 1831.

Germ Theory

Foundation for vaccines and sanitation technologies.

Neolithic Period

Transition to agriculture and settled communities.

Nomadic Communities

Small groups relying on hunting and gathering.

Social Need

Awareness driving technological resource allocation.

Social Resources

Capital, materials, and personnel for innovation.

Sympathetic Social Ethos

Receptive environment for new ideas.

Thermodynamics

Field explaining heat engines' functioning.

Technological Innovation

Creation and application of new technologies.

Cultural Techniques

Methods addressing non-survival problems.

Artistic Creativity

Expression through techniques beyond survival.

Social Involvement

Community engagement in technological progress.

Technological Progress

Evolution of societies through technology.

Innovation

New ideas transforming existing practices.

Applied Arts

Practical application of artistic skills.

Fine Arts

Creative expression valued for aesthetic qualities.

Population Growth

Increase due to agricultural advancements.

Community Size

Expansion from nomadic to settled life.

Historical Technology

Evolution of tools and processes over time.

Social Conditions

Influence on technological gap crossing.

Inventions

New creations inspiring theories and fields.

Sociology of Religion

Study of social aspects of religious practices.

Social Inequality

Disparities affecting technological resource distribution.

Ecological-Evolutionary Theory

Framework for understanding social evolution.

SocioCultural Evolution

Changes in culture and society over time.

Technological Innovation

New technology's impact on societal adoption.

Cultural Diversity

Variety of cultural expressions in complex societies.

Simple Technology

Basic tools supporting small, simple communities.

Leonardo da Vinci

Created ornithopter sketches in 1485.

Wright Brothers

Invented first successful powered airplane in 1903.

Cultural Change Rate

Faster with more available technology.

High-Tech Societies

Support large populations with diverse labor.

Gerhard Lenski

Sociologist known for socio-cultural evolution theory.

Four Stages of Human Development

Lenski's model of societal evolution stages.

Hunting and Gathering

Early societies using simple tools for survival.

Food Production Efficiency

Low in early societies, improves with technology.

Kinship-Based Society

Social structure centered on family relationships.

Horticultural Societies

Cultivated crops, larger food surplus than hunters.

Pastoral Societies

Domesticated animals for food production.

Population Growth

Increased numbers can destabilize societies.

Material Surpluses

Excess resources enabling specialization in roles.

Social Inequality

Disparities in wealth and power in societies.

Communication Advances

Enhance economic and political systems in societies.

Sedentary Lifestyle

Settled living leading to diverse social roles.

Cultural Patterns

Shared behaviors and beliefs in societies.

Division of Labor

Specialization of tasks within a society.

Environmental Limitations

Food production capacity restricts population growth.

Agricultural Societies

More efficient food production than horticultural ones.

Profoundly Destabilizing Force

Population growth as a source of change.

Symbols in Communication

Language and signs facilitating social interaction.

Social Roles Diversification

Emergence of various roles with societal complexity.

Hunting & Gathering Societies

Earliest societies relying on foraging for sustenance.

Social Inequality

Disparity in power and resources among individuals.

Agricultural Societies

Communities using plows for large-scale farming.

Animal-Driven Plows

Technology enhancing agricultural productivity significantly.

Permanent Settlements

Communities established around agricultural cultivation areas.

Industrial Societies

Societies utilizing machines for mass production.

Industrial Revolution

Period of major technological transformation in the 1700s.

Occupational Specialization

Division of labor into distinct roles and tasks.

Urbanization

Migration from rural areas to cities.

Factory Growth

Increase in manufacturing facilities during industrialization.

Cultural Diversity

Variety of cultural expressions within a society.

Post-Industrial Societies

Economies based on information and technology.

Information-Based Economy

Economic structure centered around data processing.

Social Problems

Issues affecting the well-being of society.

Dystopian Society

A society characterized by human misery and oppression.

Political Participation

Involvement of citizens in governance and decision-making.

Technological Limits

Boundaries of technology in solving societal issues.

Religious Influence

Role of religion in shaping societal structures.

Surplus Production

Excess goods generated beyond immediate needs.

Population Growth

Increase in the number of inhabitants over time.

Inequality Deepening

Widening gap between different social classes.

Kurt Vonnegut

Author of 'Player Piano', exploring dystopian themes.

Economic Transition

Shift from one economic structure to another.

Social Roles Diversification

Emergence of varied functions within society.

Technological Complexity

Increasing intricacy of technology in society.

Mass Unemployment

High levels of joblessness in a society.

Standard of Living

Quality of life measured by wealth and comfort.

Political Demands

Requests for increased citizen involvement in governance.