Objective 1.02

How is technology Intertwined throughout our lives? What are some examples? Alarm Clock Light Bulb Various Communication Devices Air Plane Replacement of a body part

Positive and Negative Impacts One must weigh the trade-offs of technology. Impacts of technology may be expected or unexpected Example (+) Henry Ford’s Mass production of Automobiles More freedom to travel Motels and vacation industries sprung up More highways constructed (-) Air Pollution

Technology affects our Social Cultural Economic Ethical Political Lives

Technology affect on Society Examples Printing press and molds used to make currency Laws developed for trade Basically everything has some affect on society.

Technologies Affect on Culture American culture is a very informed culture due the availability of communication devices. Americans have the freedom to travel due to the interstate highway systems and cars being able to be manufactured inexpensively.

Technologies affect on Economy Development of better products makes the economy stronger. Printing press and molds used to make currency.

Technologies affect on the Environment Cutting down on the trees to build a parking lot hurts the environment. Building codes and laws that protect the environment. Doppler Radar – Forecast and monitor weather patterns

Technologies affect on Politics Laws developed for trade Laws for medical practices Advancements in technology lead to better foreign policies, laws and other policies. Communications allows everyone to know what everybody is doing. Example, T.V. Internet.

Technologies affect on Ethics Cloning, is it right or wrong? What will happen once we know the DNA make-up of human beings?