DocumentCode
2975506
Title
Technology and the evolution of man-what of the future?
Author
Gamlin, John
Author_Institution
Open Univ., Milton Keynes, UK
fYear
1997
fDate
20-21 Jun 1997
Firstpage
185
Lastpage
190
Abstract
Modern man evolved slowly over millions of years and is unlikely to develop further in the short term. In his present form it appears the current pace of technologically inspired social change is more than man can adequately control; three examples illustrate this. The future will therefore be determined either by nature itself or by man if he can find the will and the institutional framework to slow the pace of change to one he can comfortably handle
Keywords
biology; evolution (biological); management of change; social aspects of automation; technological forecasting; evolution; future; institutional framework; modern man; nature; technologically inspired social change; technology; Africa; Books; Clothing; Continents; Food technology; History; Leg; Muscles; Uncertainty; Watches;
fLanguage
English
Publisher
ieee
Conference_Titel
Technology and Society, 1997. 'Technology and Society at a Time of Sweeping Change'. Proceedings., 1997 International Symposium on
Conference_Location
Glasgow
Print_ISBN
0-7803-3982-7
Type
conf
DOI
10.1109/ISTAS.1997.658884
Filename
658884
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