Cutline Speaks

Though everyone is familiar with the term technology and can easily “spot it when the see it,” defining the word proves a bit more difficult.  When you hear someone say technology, what comes to mind?  According to Wikipedia, technology is “a broad concept that deals with a species’ usage and knowledge of tools and crafts, and how it affects a species' ability to control and adapt to its environment.”  Which seems to be basically anything man-made then.  Dictionary.com comes up with 9 definitions, most a variation on “the practical application of science to commerce or industry.”  Again, not the most specific or easily digestible description.

Personally, when I hear the word my brain automatically jumps to something electronic – a device hooked up either wires or batteries.  Granted it’s a narrow view, but working in the consumer tech industry can impact one’s perceptions.  So what does the word technology mean to you?