Technology, especially in transportation and communication, is increasingly
important in spreading ideas, values, and behavior patterns within a society
and among different societies. New technology can change cultural values
and social behavior.
NSES Content Standard F
Science in Personal and Social Perspectives: Science and technology in society Grades 5-8, page 169 Technology influences society through its products and processes. Technology influences the quality of life and the ways people act and interact. Technological changes are often accompanied by social, political, and economic changes that can be beneficial or detrimental to individuals and to society. Social needs, attitudes, and values influence the direction of technological development. |