Difference between revisions of "Technological development"
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As even a cursory examination of the history of the development of different technologies for these categories would suggest, one particular invention is used for all of them. Probably the most basic example would be the wheel. No one would deny that this one invention made lasting improvements in every area of life. | As even a cursory examination of the history of the development of different technologies for these categories would suggest, one particular invention is used for all of them. Probably the most basic example would be the wheel. No one would deny that this one invention made lasting improvements in every area of life. | ||
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Most historians would probably list [[agriculture]] as the single greatest technological development of all time. Though some reference both positives (provided for the possibility of surplus food, a measure of predictability and structure, allowed for population increases) others point out negatives (most early farmers only had one type of crop which lead to some malnutrition, if they lost their crop the population would suffer tremendously). The other major influence of agriculture was the division of the population into classes, i.e. farm workers and everyone else. This allowed individuals to specialize in other areas of life, trade, warfare, health care, communication, building, etc. which subsequently allowed them to develop other technologies. | Most historians would probably list [[agriculture]] as the single greatest technological development of all time. Though some reference both positives (provided for the possibility of surplus food, a measure of predictability and structure, allowed for population increases) others point out negatives (most early farmers only had one type of crop which lead to some malnutrition, if they lost their crop the population would suffer tremendously). The other major influence of agriculture was the division of the population into classes, i.e. farm workers and everyone else. This allowed individuals to specialize in other areas of life, trade, warfare, health care, communication, building, etc. which subsequently allowed them to develop other technologies. | ||
*Original Tools required: [[Axe]], [[Hoe]], [[Sickle]], [[Quern]] | *Original Tools required: [[Axe]], [[Hoe]], [[Sickle]], [[Quern]] | ||
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*Modern Techniques: [[Pesticides]], [[Tractor]], Combine, Automated Processing, [[Bio-Engineered Plants]] | *Modern Techniques: [[Pesticides]], [[Tractor]], Combine, Automated Processing, [[Bio-Engineered Plants]] | ||
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*[[Currency]] | *[[Currency]] | ||
The development of an object with constant value which everyone is willing to trade for their goods or services. | The development of an object with constant value which everyone is willing to trade for their goods or services. | ||
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*[[Metal Working]] | *[[Metal Working]] | ||
*[[Plastics]] | *[[Plastics]] | ||
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*[[Chemicals]] | *[[Chemicals]] | ||
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*[[Hand-to-hand Weapons]] - Club, Axe, Spear, Knife, Sword, Pike | *[[Hand-to-hand Weapons]] - Club, Axe, Spear, Knife, Sword, Pike | ||
*[[Missile Weapons]] - Javelin, Atlatl, Bow & Arrow | *[[Missile Weapons]] - Javelin, Atlatl, Bow & Arrow | ||
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*[[Explosives]] - TNT, Nuclear Weapons | *[[Explosives]] - TNT, Nuclear Weapons | ||
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*The Wheel | *The Wheel | ||
*[[Internal Combustion Engine]] | *[[Internal Combustion Engine]] | ||
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*[[Watercraft]] | *[[Watercraft]] | ||
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*Rammed Earth | *Rammed Earth | ||
*[[Masonry]] | *[[Masonry]] | ||
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*Water & Sanitation System | *Water & Sanitation System | ||
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*[[Medicine]] | *[[Medicine]] | ||
**[[Penicillin]] | **[[Penicillin]] | ||
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*Procedures | *Procedures | ||
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*[[Writing]] | *[[Writing]] | ||
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Revision as of 22:31, August 25, 2007
Technology, the application of knowledge, more commonly defined as the use of tools or processes, has developed along with civilization throughout the course of history. From the use of a sharpened stick to splitting the atom and the Internet, one technological advancement has built on preceding developments. Most technological advancements can be categorized as focused on one major area of civilization.
- Agriculture
- Commerce
- Warfare
- Transportation
- Building & Construction
- Health
- Information
As even a cursory examination of the history of the development of different technologies for these categories would suggest, one particular invention is used for all of them. Probably the most basic example would be the wheel. No one would deny that this one invention made lasting improvements in every area of life.
Contents
Technologies
Agriculture
Most historians would probably list agriculture as the single greatest technological development of all time. Though some reference both positives (provided for the possibility of surplus food, a measure of predictability and structure, allowed for population increases) others point out negatives (most early farmers only had one type of crop which lead to some malnutrition, if they lost their crop the population would suffer tremendously). The other major influence of agriculture was the division of the population into classes, i.e. farm workers and everyone else. This allowed individuals to specialize in other areas of life, trade, warfare, health care, communication, building, etc. which subsequently allowed them to develop other technologies.
- Original Tools required: Axe, Hoe, Sickle, Quern
- Early Improvements: Plow
- Subsequent Developments: Archimedes Screw, Irrigation
- Modern Techniques: Pesticides, Tractor, Combine, Automated Processing, Bio-Engineered Plants
Money
The development of an object with constant value which everyone is willing to trade for their goods or services.
Materials
Warfare
- Hand-to-hand Weapons - Club, Axe, Spear, Knife, Sword, Pike
- Missile Weapons - Javelin, Atlatl, Bow & Arrow
- Siege Engines - Catapult, Trebuchet
- Gunpowder Weapons - musket, rifle, revolver, cannon
- Explosives - TNT, Nuclear Weapons
Transportation
Buildings and Construction
- Rammed Earth
- Masonry
- Fired Brick
- Stone work
- Post & Lintel
- Concrete
- The Arch
- Steel Frame Construction
- Roads
- Water & Sanitation System
Health
- Medicine
- Procedures
Communication & Information
See also
External links
- Canals and inland waterways Technological development Encyclopædia Britannica.
