Technologies

Technology From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Jump to: , By the mid 20th century humans had achieved a mastery of technology sufficient to leave the surface of the Earth for the first time and . Technology is a broad concept that deals with the usage and knowledge of and , and how it affects the ability to control and adapt to the . In human society, it is a consequence of and , although several technological advances predate the two concepts. Technology is a term with in the technologia, τεχνÎλÎγία — techne, τέχνη (craft) and logia, λÎγία (saying). However, a strict definition is elusive; technology can refer to material objects of use to humanity, such as , or , but can also encompass broader themes, including , methods of , and . The term can either be applied generally or to specific areas: examples include construction technology, medical technology, or technology. Other species have also been observed to have created and used technology, including non-human primates, dolphins, and crows. People's use of technology began with the conversion of natural resources into simple tools. The discovery of the abi...