Technology is the application of conceptual knowledge to achieve practical goals, especially in a reproducible way. It is the basis of scientific, medical, economic, and social development. It is also widely regarded as the process of converting natural resources into usable forms and vice versa, and as a tool for accomplishing goals such as food production, energy, manufacturing and transportation. Technology also refers to the process of developing new tools and devices to solve problems, make improvements or to facilitate communications between people.
Technological innovations have transformed our world, influencing our daily lives and the way we interact with each other. From the ancient stone tools to today’s mobile phones, computers and TVs, technology is everywhere.
When it comes to business, technological advances can help a company step up its game and stay ahead of the competition. It can also serve as a unique selling point for an organization to attract and retain customers.
The relationship between science (technology) and culture (society) is often characterized as synergistic, symbiotic, co-dependent or co-influential, with both technology and society depending heavily upon each other for their development. The study of this relationship is called science and technology in society.
The pervasiveness of technology in society has led to criticisms and debates over whether it improves or worsens the human condition. Neo-Luddism and anarcho-primitivism are examples of movements that criticize technology, claiming it harms the environment and alienates society; while proponents of ideologies like transhumanism view continued technological progress as beneficial to mankind.