tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974614931633858102.comments2023-06-07T02:03:45.142+10:00Meta- TechnacyUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974614931633858102.post-56485233971443296622012-01-16T21:45:27.521+11:002012-01-16T21:45:27.521+11:00Thankyou for taking the time to add to the discuss...Thankyou for taking the time to add to the discussion. Just some random thoughts to add.... Yes I'm familiar with these ancient definitions. Indeed I covered them briefly in my honours thesis, as have probably countless students of technology. Authors like Kelvin W. Willoughby provide a thorough exposition on defining technology and it is far more problematic that asserting a 'language' perspective of technology. My main point is that understanding technology the way we do is coloured by our, albeit useful, cartesian system of knowledge. technology itself is, in some i guess magical way, a kind of Meta knowledge. where Techne -craft which implies a sense of reasoning requires further 'ology' to be more thoughtful with how we influence the shape of our world. It might be argued that if Technology is not a meta-knowledge it is perhaps simply a useless tautology~ the knowledge of our knowledge to shape the human made world- perhaps. To argue "science is knowing" and "technology is doing", I would counter is somewhat simplistic and not very useful for the scope and scale of influence humans now have in their "techno-sphere". As an aside, if Science is the organisation of Knowledge ONLY, then I have a worry this risks putting mystical knowledge systems into the same science category and we open up a whole other can of philosophical worms. So my conclusion about the semantic and etymological perspectives of technology are a useful, and indeed important, but only to see how the understanding (science- if you will) of our understanding of technology and its evolution. Is is far less useful when attempting to 'apply' technology nor understand how it manifests itself in the physical expression of ideas. -Reflective Intel actuallyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01636850515357209487noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974614931633858102.post-48946184080053108082011-11-16T13:37:25.994+11:002011-11-16T13:37:25.994+11:00Science (from the Latin scientia, meaning "kn...Science (from the Latin scientia, meaning "knowledge") is an enterprise that builds and organizes knowledge in the form of testable explanations and predictions about the world.<br /><br />Technology is the usage and knowledge of tools, techniques, crafts, systems or methods of organization in order to solve a problem or serve some purpose. The word technology comes from Greek τεχνολογία (technología); from τέχνη (téchnē), meaning "art, skill, craft", and -λογία (-logía), meaning "study of" The term can either be applied generally or to specific areas: examples include construction technology, medical technology, and information technology.<br /><br />Differences<br /><br />Science is knowing, technology is doing.Nathan Pearthttp://www.sustainabilitywa.com.au/energy-ratingnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974614931633858102.post-82023923800538775822010-10-13T18:46:42.989+11:002010-10-13T18:46:42.989+11:00well I don't really connect the 'follow an...well I don't really connect the 'follow and do' approach with technacy, perhaps I missed something there, but I like the application aimed at a child's level. Pure and simple reductive reasoning. In their mind, cleaning up the mess is way too complex, where to start etc. Breaking it down to simple terms and structures would have made sense, therefore not such a hard task after all. I must throw that by my youngest son when he is back home soon, add more complexity to the theory as he is 20!Angela Turnernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974614931633858102.post-34963003538319431582010-08-10T14:39:11.167+10:002010-08-10T14:39:11.167+10:00Nice job Jason.Nice job Jason.nintibluehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12070545292608279195noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974614931633858102.post-87904472397970310822010-07-04T12:15:52.115+10:002010-07-04T12:15:52.115+10:00Thanks for the comment Paul,
I admit its temptin...Thanks for the comment Paul, <br /><br />I admit its tempting to think about this in terms of 'practical' and 'real world'. I don't think its wrong, but I don't think its right either (hows that for an academic response). Arguably the duality of 'theory'-'practice' has become less helpful- and perhaps never really was. Over the years I have come to wince when I hear fellow teachers and even academics boldly declare that students are "doing 'theory'" or "we need more practical and less theory". It can suggest ignorance of what theory is. <br /><br />Someone once said to me, something like, that it not the case that when we act on something that we suddenly park our brains somewhere else whilst we get on with the task at hand. Rather, its the constant iteration between theory practice OR praxis. <br /><br />Unfortunatley western society in partciular has had this, theory-practice thing, beat into their neural structures for so long that to hear it said differently can lead to cognitive dissonance and active resistance - hence the reference to maladay in the post. Its only those who have the humility towards new knowledge that seem to grow and overcome it in time.<br /><br />Its interesting that cultures that do not think in terms of this duality, are some of the most sustainable cultures on the planet. I think we can learn a lot from them.<br /><br />I agree regarding interest in technology as a history teacher. having a capacity in technacy is fundamental to all other knowledge domains- just like language, number is to all other domains. technacy is particularly obvious in the likes of anthropology and archeology in particular- the ability to extract knowledge of society and culture from the material and technical dimensions is, I would assume, central to that study. <br /><br />I have actually found resistance amongst some humanities teachers, with regards to, as you say social impact of technology. Some find it really difficult to accept that to understand it better, we sometimes need to consider technology as having agency in particular contexts-particularly wrt technology transfer.Reflective Intel actuallyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01636850515357209487noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974614931633858102.post-56290805484610435442010-07-03T02:41:11.547+10:002010-07-03T02:41:11.547+10:00Am I correct in saying that technology is inherent...Am I correct in saying that technology is inherently practical? I have heard it said that technology is applied science, but as you point out, technology can be developed without applying the scientific method.<br /><br />I guess that one thing that science and technology have in common is that they are tested through observation. Science is tested in a controlled environment, and technology in the real world.<br /><br />As a history teacher, my primary interest has been the social impact of technology. Science is obviously important, but I always find myself asking how scientific (or technological) developments actually impact people.Paul Swendsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11759790121603396564noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974614931633858102.post-75150178010676089362010-05-29T15:57:58.214+10:002010-05-29T15:57:58.214+10:00Interesting read and I like the conclusions you dr...Interesting read and I like the conclusions you draw as well.<br /><br />It is obvious that you have a very systematic mind, and hence approach, to tasks. There are two main stategies I can see (I am sure there are more) when it comes to taking on a task, and I think both have their strenths and weaknesses.<br /><br />Your approach would be the 'Plan and then Do' approach, and the other the 'Just do it' approach. <br /><br />I moslty follow the 'plan first' approach, while my wife is a 'just do it' kind of girl. <br /><br />The stregths of the 'Plan first' approach is probably obvious to you, but there are some benefits to the 'Just do it' approach as well.<br /><br />What do you think?Canis Philoshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01075311033304802145noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974614931633858102.post-46428255193411757942010-05-13T08:35:35.344+10:002010-05-13T08:35:35.344+10:00thanks for flagging this. I know others have been ...thanks for flagging this. I know others have been able to access but have just conducted a quick check. All seems to be working from this end. <br /><br />Have included a link to Scribd as a second way in.Reflective Intel actuallyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01636850515357209487noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974614931633858102.post-68057655731285556432010-05-12T22:53:10.479+10:002010-05-12T22:53:10.479+10:00the links don't work. returns an error page:the links don't work. returns an error page:Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974614931633858102.post-37895874399732479342010-05-07T23:23:03.453+10:002010-05-07T23:23:03.453+10:00True and yet I cannot see how we can really prepar...True and yet I cannot see how we can really prepare to withstand any major catastrophies. I can only imagine that we save as much knowledge as we can, so that rebuilding, in the case of a world-wide disaster, will not take as long as it had in the past ....Canis Philoshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01075311033304802145noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974614931633858102.post-22296265732643670602010-05-06T19:51:23.643+10:002010-05-06T19:51:23.643+10:00Thanks for commenting. Yes, I agree it does seem ...Thanks for commenting. Yes, I agree it does seem to present a cause for concern.Reflective Intel actuallyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01636850515357209487noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974614931633858102.post-9853217816899692892010-05-06T11:14:53.373+10:002010-05-06T11:14:53.373+10:00Interesting read ... I have been thinking about th...Interesting read ... I have been thinking about this connectivity issue too. How narrow the parameters of our physical existence actually is .... A little scary .....Canis Philoshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01075311033304802145noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974614931633858102.post-15575004448920410182009-01-02T00:03:00.000+11:002009-01-02T00:03:00.000+11:00Consider adding this linkhttp://www.nd.edu/~alb/OB...Consider adding this link<BR/>http://www.nd.edu/~alb/<BR/>OB1Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974614931633858102.post-42533843363321396782009-01-01T20:14:00.000+11:002009-01-01T20:14:00.000+11:00NIce job, nice logic too. Add networks to system...NIce job, nice logic too. Add networks to systems.<BR/>OB1Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974614931633858102.post-861578564113541002008-09-25T11:53:00.000+10:002008-09-25T11:53:00.000+10:00Hi Jason,I like the coments made in regards to the...Hi Jason,<BR/><BR/>I like the coments made in regards to the use of technology meat-language and how it doesn't seem to fit with areas such as history/language/sociology and so on. However I am not sure if I have a correct understanding of this, but, how is technacy regarded when considereing humans as the technology?<BR/><BR/>If for example a person simply advances in knowledge without the use of tools or technology. Say for example a person studies something by looking at it and develops a better understanding of that object. Their understanding has increased, thereore they have advanced, but have they in technology terms become more effecient in their understanding? If so the person is the technological advancement - they are the technology as most people would understand it. <BR/><BR/>Not sure if I have grasped the concept here but just a thought. I do however figure that in regards to the meta-language used in relation to technacy and technology that people often try to simplify difficult, complex, or abstract things to make thier lives easier. In this way maybe humans have incorrectly simpified/applied the term techology or the meta-language surrounding it.<BR/><BR/>Wayne JohnsonWayne & Louisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13218813325802833961noreply@blogger.com