THEORIES OF TECHNOLOGY.pptx

Technology

1. Theories OF TECHNOLOGY JOVERYN M . PAGUNSAN BSCPE 3A

2. Theories of technology -are different perspectives and frameworks that explain how technology shapes society and how society shapes technology . - the major categories of theories of technology include: Technological Determinism Social Construction of Technology Actor-Network Theory Postmodernism Critical Theory

3. This theory suggests that technology drives social change and determines the way society is organized. It holds that technological advances are the primary drivers of social and economic development. technological determinism Theories of technology

4. This theory suggests that technology is shaped by social forces and values, and that it is not a neutral or inevitable force. According to this theory, technologies are created and adopted in response to societal needs and values. social construction of technology Theories of technology

5. This theory suggests that technology is not an independent force, but rather emerges from complex interactions between humans and non-human actors, such as machines, software, and infrastructure. According to this theory, technologies are shaped by the social networks of people and things that make them possible. actor-network theory Theories of technology

6. This theory suggests that there is no objective reality, and that our understanding of the world is shaped by language, culture, and power. In the context of technology, postmodernism suggests that our understanding of digital tools is shaped by the cultural and linguistic frameworks in which they are used. postmodernism Theories of technology

7. This theory suggests that social structures, such as power and oppression, shape our understanding of the world, and that social change can be achieved by challenging those structures. In the context of technology, critical theory suggests that our digital tools are shaped by power relations, such as those between users and companies, and that challenging those power structures can lead to more equitable and just use of technology . Theories of technology critical theory

8. Technological Determinism argues that technology is the primary driver of social change, while the Social Construction of Technology argues that technology is shaped by social and cultural factors. Actor-Network Theory highlights the complex social and technical systems that shape technology. Postmodernism suggests that technology is subjective and shaped by cultural and linguistic frameworks. Critical Theory emphasizes the importance of scrutinizing technology's use to prevent perpetuating discrimination and inequality. theories of technology

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