CS100 Lecture Notes - Lecture 2: Langdon Winner, Cultural Determinism, Technological Determinism
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Cs100 lecture 2: slide quotes page 24 all these views are variants of an attitude etc . Technological determinism and cultural determinism: what is technology, tool = technology + human usage -> a goal. Technological determinism *important to know this for the exam: tech changed the world, linear development, single inventor, one path, social change- it"s positive, it drives progress, it steadily improves our lives. Social shaping of technology: middle ground, organization new technology culture, creates trends. Answer: this health tracker app is very useful and can really help people out.
