Title :
Sociotechnology: Science, technology, and the human condition: The impact of science and engineering on citizens is great, despite their questionable impact on social institutions
Author_Institution :
National Academy of Sciences
Abstract :
While technology has been clearly beneficial to many people, it has been of dubious value in improving man´s social condition. Government, personal, and family relations are not better ¿ and may even have deteriorated ¿ since the advent of sophisticated technologies. What follows is a broad overview of science and technology-directed change in the human condition in the United States. The intent is not to be exhaustive but rather to stimulate thought and debate.
Keywords :
Economics; Educational institutions; Humans; Sociology; Statistics; Unemployment;
Journal_Title :
Spectrum, IEEE
DOI :
10.1109/MSPEC.1979.6368192