Technology Homework
In this homework you analyze Neil Postman's concepts of tool-using cultures, technocracy, and technology through a 3 to 4 pages written essay.
Instructions: Answer the following questions associated with chapters 1 to 4 of Neil Postman's Technology: The Surrender of Culture to Technology.
I. What are the characteristics of tool-using cultures? Consider how in a tool-using culture tools:
1. Intrude on cultural beliefs.
2. Do or do no contradict a culture's world view.
3. Loosen the authority of institutions (especially spiritual institutions).
II. What are the basic principles of Technocracy? How does Technocracy differ from a tool-using culture? What's the thinking behind a Technocracy?
III. Why didn't Technocracy destroy the thought-world of the tool-using culture? What happens when technological world views take over the traditional world views?
IV. Why does Postman consider the Scopes' "Monkey Trial" significant in technological history? Describe Frederick W. Taylor's ideas and their significance to Technology.
V. Why did Technology find fertile ground on American soil?
Format your homework according to the give formatting requirements:
1. The answer must be double spaced, typed, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
2. The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the homework, the course title, the student's name, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
3. Also include a reference page. The references and Citations should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.