Social impact of technology

Question 1

what is the acronym for the reasons for the development of technology?

Answer 1

RICEST
Response to social problems
improve upon existing technology
consumer demands and human needs
Economic benefit
social betterment
The Global community

Question 2

why is response to social problems a reason for the development of technology? provide an example of a development of technology

Answer 2

responding to social problems is a reason to reduce & aid problems
Example: the development improvement of online educational technology as a resultof covid-19 → zoom , microsoft teams.
improved health care technology → MRI scans

Question 3

why is improvement upon existing technology a reason for the development of technology? provide an example

Answer 3

technology is obsolete meaning technology will always improve to make technology more efficient, effective and engaging
Eg → continually improving & updating Iphone

Question 4

why is consumer demands and human needs a reason for the development of technology?

Answer 4

Consumers are the main buyers for technology thus manufacturers are creating technology. technology can assist in improving the quality of life for individuals EG → special technology for children with Iearning difficulties.

Question 5

Why is economic benefit a reason for the development of technology Provide an example

Answer 5

Improved efficiency and effectiveness will often lead to economic benefit – e.g. mechanisation of a manual job in a food production factory can speed up the process, allowing for more products to be produced and subsequently bought, increasing turnover

Question 6

why is social betterment a reason for the development of technology ? Provide an example

Answer 6

Technology that allows for social betterment, e.g. technology that allows for better communication, can facilitate growth and improvement in working and personal lives. This can allow for global communication across a multitude of mediums, e.g. skype, Facebook

Question 7

why is the global community a reason for the development of technology ? provide an example

Answer 7

The global community itself and an individual desire for connection within the global community will facilitate improvements in technology, specifically communication technology. This may look like high speed internet, communication forums or even the ability to shop online from other countries.