Friday Blog: About the major assignment

My thoughts have been somewhat scattered in the topic of technology. Even having narrowed my topic somewhat to focus on the history and evolution of technology as it relates to the motivating factors of why people create technology.

I want to delve into the social reasons for the development of technology then and now. The motivating factors of the development of technology; such as survival verses comfort and quality of life, truly "new" technology verses innovations of technology. Why do we make claims that some things are “essential”, that people had never before needed, simply living without. Is it survival that sends a businessman to buy a cell phone? Do the same instincts of survival, of using a bigger club than the other guy, apply in today’s world, especially in business? What are some examples of some of the latest new technologies? In what areas of life are these new technologies being developed? How well people adopt this new technology and what have people been doing to improve on what is developed for them? Are people losing interest in new technology? How “new” does it have to be to sell? Technology that is too new verses technology that is not new enough/examples? Why do so many people find steam punk to be so interesting? Is it just the natural being inside of us knocking on the door of our subconscious to be let out that brings people out and away from technology? What about “outdoorsy” people. How is technology invading into their realm? How has technology effected relationships?

Alright, I can't allow this topic to get away from me. I need to try to keep it focused. Either way, it will definitely be an interesting topic to study. We'll see :)