We already know that computers and electronic devices are considered to be technology, but what else is? To understand what technology is you must look beyond the obvious and think about the world around you.
Technology is more than tangible objects, it is comprised of things like the infrastructure necessary for the design, manufacture, operation, and repair of technological artifacts, from corporate headquarters and engineering schools to manufacturing plants and maintenance facilities. In brief, technology is the tools humans use to modify nature to meet their needs and wants.
As stated above, the American general idea of technology is faulty at best. This inaccurate rational is the main cause in the lack of technologically literate people in America. In a society with its infrastructure in the field of technology, having all citizens be literate in technology is a must.
There are various organizations that have created, and are creating, avenues to increase the literacy of technology in the average American at the student and adult level. Follow this link to see what has been done up until now and what needs to happen in the future.
In a world with some form of technology integrated in every aspect, the benefits of being literate in technology would open up daily doors surprises, compared to when you were illiterate. With a high level of tech literacy in society, the benefits would be for all as individuals and as a society. Follow this link to view a complete list of possible benefits of having a technology literate society.
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