Question

Why it is essential to study the history of technology

Answer 1

1. Scientific Discovery or invention and technological advancement are mutually dependent on each other.

2. At every stage of human evolution, man made use of different Technologies. 
For example, the technology used for making stone tools differ from the technology used for agricultural production.

3. Here the knowledge of both science and technology is essential to understand this development.

4. Similarly , changes have also taken place in the field of Agricultural production, commodity production, Architecture, Engineering etc.
This mechanization of production was promoted due to the advancement of science.

5. Therefore, to understand the development of mechanization and the mutual dependence between science and technology , it is essential to study the history of Technology.

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Answer 2

Answer:

• Man acquired different skills at various stages in his evolution  process.

• From making stone tools to developing new techniques of  agriculture production, he learnt many skills and entered in the  age of science.

• Agricultural production, commodity production, architecture,  engineering, etc.  underwent several changes. Production increased manifold  because of technology.

• Hence, it is necessary to know the history of technology in order  to understand the development in mechanization and mutual  dependence between science and technology.

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