Technology is the practical application of scientific knowledge to solve real-world problems and improve human welfare. It can also refer to the products resulting from such efforts, including both tangible tools such as utensils or machines, and intangible products such as software or algorithms. Technology can aid human life or industries. The term "technology" dates back to the early 17th century and originally meant "systematic treatment".
There are many different types of technology, including:
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Military technology: the application of scientific knowledge to the practical aims of human life, or to the change and manipulation of the human environment, in a military context.
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Medical technology: the use of technology to diagnose, treat, or prevent disease.
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Energy technology: the generation, storage, and distribution of energy.
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Industrial technology: the use of technology in manufacturing and other industrial processes.
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Information technology: the use of computers, software, and other digital tools to process and transmit information.
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Transportation technology: the use of technology to move people and goods from one place to another.
Technology can have a significant impact on society and culture, and the philosophy of technology is a branch of philosophy that studies the "meaning of technology for, and its impact on, society and culture".
