Technology and technical evolution. Introduction to technological change, including the concepts of technology clusters, core and peripheral cultures, and the auto-catalyzing nature of technologies. Overview

Technology and technical evolution. Introduction to technological change, including the concepts of technology clusters, core and peripheral cultures, and the auto-catalyzing nature of technologies. Overview of design, including sample methodologies. Differing perspectives on the risks posed by technological systems, and who should be responsible for such risks. Discussion of historical experience with foundational technological change, including the Industrial Revolution, and the cultural and economic implications of the evolution of railroads in the United States. I need on the definition of technology, taking into consideration the relationship of technology to culture and human interaction with the physical environment. . The file is provided below. Let me know if you need more information.