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[On technology].

R L Novaes1

  • 1Departamento de Medicina Preventiva, Universidade de São Paulo.

Historia, Ciencias, Saude--Manguinhos
|January 1, 1996
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Summary
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Technology is a societal "way of doing," shaped by organizational structures and era-specific knowledge. While techno-science can be linked to social inequalities, its failures stem more from political issues than inherent flaws in science and technology.

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Area of Science:

  • Explores the philosophy of technology and its historical development.
  • Examines the relationship between science, knowledge, and societal organization.
  • Investigates the societal impact of techno-science, particularly in medicine.

Context:

  • Draws upon classical Greek conceptions of technology as a "way of doing."
  • Analyzes specific historical moments in Western civilization to understand technology's evolution.
  • Considers the societal context in which technology emerges and is organized.

Purpose:

  • To affirm technology as a socially embedded "way of doing."
  • To analyze the intricate relationship between science (as the pursuit of rationality) and technology.
  • To critically evaluate the notion that techno-science inherently produces social inequalities.

Summary:

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  • Technology is defined as a societal "way of doing," influenced by organizational structures and knowledge of the time.
  • The article explores the historical connections between technology and science, viewing science as a quest for rationality.
  • It challenges the idea that techno-science inherently causes social injustice, attributing failures to political factors rather than science itself.

    • Impact:

    • Highlights that modern medicine's technological advancements benefit humanity.
    • Argues that the persistence of global health problems is primarily due to political inequalities, not scientific or technological limitations.
    • Suggests a nuanced understanding of technology's role in society, separating its potential from political and social contexts.