What is Technology?

Technology is a set of notions and knowledge used to achieve a precise objective, which leads to the solution of a specific problem of the individual or the satisfaction of some of their needs. It is an extremely broad concept that can cover a huge variety of aspects that can range from electronics to art.

Examples:

Invention of tablets, which are capable of performing the work of a computer. Tablets are being excessively light and portable, is a merit of technology.

As well as the creation of robots for the automation of repetitive tasks.

Types of Technologies

Hard Technology

Technology which use elements of the hard sciences such as engineering, mechanics, mathematics, physics, chemistry and others. In this way, it can be used as an example of hard technology, applied to the field of computer science, biochemistry and electronics, etc.

More features of this technology is, product obtained is not only visible but also tangible. Such as, the production of material goods.

Soft Technology

Technology that rely on humanistic or soft sciences, such as sociology, psychology, economics, etc. Generally, they are used in order to achieve improvements within institutions or companies.

Companies that allow them to achieve their objectives in a more effective way. In this case the product that is obtain is not visible or tangible, since it consists in the development of services, strategies, theories and others.

In short, hard technologies give us tangible assets, such as a wooden spoon, and soft technologies provide us with intangible assets. Such as, the creation and development of software. It is usual to relate soft technologies to the field of economics, management and administration. While, on the contrary, hard technologies are closely related to the area of ​​physics and chemistry.

Whereas other side, we can find a supple technology that massifies technologies in different areas.

For example, the microchip can use in both phones and computers. As well as the technologies that encompasses the set of technologies for a product or certain area (for example, rat poison can use for the particular elimination of said animal).