Designing the Future

Technology: 

• Tools, machines, or systems used to solve problems or make tasks easier.

Tool: 

• A device used to carry out a particular function (e.g., hammer, scissors).

Machine: 

• A tool with moving parts that makes work easier (e.g., bicycle, engine).

Invention: 

• A new creation or device designed to solve a problem.

Innovation: 

• An improvement or upgrade to an existing invention or idea.

7 Resources of Technology (PIMTECT)

• Every technological system makes use of seven types of resources : People, Information , Materials , Tools and Machines , Energy, Capital, And time. Since there is limited amount of certain resources on the earth, we must use these resources wisely.

System: 

• A group of parts working together to perform a task (e.g., transportation system).

Evolution: 

• The gradual development or change of something over time.

Society: 

• A group of people living together in a community or shared environment.

Ethics: 

• Rules or principles about what is right and wrong.

Sustainability: 

• Using resources in a way that does not harm the environment or deplete them for future generations.

Automation: 

• The use of machines or technology to perform tasks without human intervention.

Digital Divide: 

• The gap between people who have access to technology and those who do not.

Connectivity: 

• The ability to link or communicate through technology (e.g., the internet).

Globalization:

•  The way the world becomes more interconnected through technology, trade, and communication.

Adaptation: 

• Adjusting to new environments or technologies.

Trade-Off: 

• A balance between advantages and disadvantages when making a choice.

Artificial Intelligence (AI): 

• Technology that allows machines to mimic human thinking or decision-making.

Innovation Cycle: 

• The process of creating, testing, and improving new technologies.

Prototype: 

• An early version of a product used to test and refine an idea.

Cybersecurity: 

• Protecting systems, networks, and data from digital attacks.

Disruption: 

• A significant change caused by new technology, often altering industries or behaviors.

Ethical Dilemma: 

• A situation where making the right decision is challenging due to conflicting values.

Renewable Energy: 

• Energy sources that are naturally replenished (e.g., solar, wind).

Emerging Technology: 

• New technologies that are currently being developed or explored.

Sociotechnical: 

• The relationship between people and technology.

Futurecasting:

•  Predicting future trends or advancements based on current data and developments.