When Technology was Invented: Untold Evolutions and History

All the Evolutions and History of When Technology was Invented go hand in hand with Science, although both things are different:

Scientific discoveries encompass knowledge itself.
The technology applies that knowledge to solve a human need.

When did technology start and who started it?

Technology is usually associated with modernity, but really technological activity, the curiosity to modify our environment to improve our living conditions, is something as old as humanity.

The Prehistory of Technology

It is the period of time elapsed from the appearance of the first human being to the invention of writing, more than 5,000 years ago.

Paleolithic, Mesolithic, and Neolithic are the three distinct periods that makeup prehistory.

The first technological revolution took place during the Neolithic period, some 10,000 years ago, when humans transitioned from being nomadic to sedentary and created the first agricultural systems.

The Ancient Age (3,000 BC – V century AD).

In Mesopotamia, the Sumerians invented cuneiform writing (approximately 3,000 BC) and in Egypt, Imhotep introduced natural stone into construction.

At this time, Rome and the Greek city-states begin to take shape.

The Romans were more committed to both civic and military engineering, but the Greek contributions were more scientific and philosophical.

The slowdown in technological advancement at the conclusion of this time period is attributed to slavery by historians.

The Middle Ages (5th century AD-1492).

As a result, a large portion of antiquity’s intellectual legacy has been lost. 

The Arabs are the successors of ancient civilization in the East, and they will reintroduce it into Europe.

The alchemists’ Saint Albert the Great, Ramón Llull, Roger Bacon, and Jabir ibn Hayyan (Geber), the doctors Avicenna and Averroes, and the mathematician Al-Karayi stand out from this period.

In Europe from the eleventh century, there is an intellectual revival with the creation of universities and cathedral schools.

Many inventions appear at this time. Three technological innovations stand out above the rest: paper, printing, and gunpowder.

The Modern Age (1492 – 1789).

It is the time frame that spanned the American Revolution and the French Revolution.
Great geographical discoveries throughout this time period stand out, including the discovery of America, the Renaissance, the Protestant Reformation, and the Counter-Reformation.

With the growth of the cities, there was a change in the economic system: the feudal economy gave way to the first signs of the capitalist system.

All of this activity resulted in the requirement to look for additional territories where to find the raw materials required to produce the goods.

Additionally, it meant that new markets where they could be marketed would now be accessible.

Many inventions appear at this time. Three technological innovations stand out above the rest: the compass, cartography, and firearms.

The Industrial Revolution (1760 – 1840).

With the development of the steam engine towards the end of the 18th century, the first industrial revolution got underway in England.

For the first time, humans could perform industrial or agricultural operations without the assistance of humans or other animals. 

Large-scale agriculture and the emergence of industries were both influenced by this discovery.

By improving the means of production there was a massive migration from the countryside to the cities, where the factories were, changing society as the working class appears.

The first workers were forced to work long hours with hardly any breaks and vacations.

This gave rise to the appearance of labor movements that begin to fight for the rights of workers.

At this time, many inventions and technological innovations appeared, such as the telephone, the light bulb, the iron and steel industry, the lightning rod, the telegraph, the automobile, and the sewing machine.

The 20th and 21st century until today.

A significant technological advancement occurs in the XXth century.

The first airplanes appear electricity reaches cities and factories, electronics are born which led to the appearance of the first personal computers around 1980,

nuclear technology is born and developed, medicine undergoes great advances that prolong the quality of life and the age of the human being,

the space technology that places artificial satellites in orbit (1957) is born and developed, Man reaches the Moon (1969) and interplanetary probes are launched,

the great communication networks are developed fixed and mobile telephone lines, the Internet appears (1967) and electronic mail (1971), and the www.

At this time, many inventions and technological innovations appear, such as the radio, television, mobile phones, nuclear power plants, robots, CDs and DVDs, the cinema, microprocessors, personal computers, and household appliances.

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When Technology was Invented

Surely when we read the word technology we think of quantum supercomputers, time travel, space shuttles, the large hadron collider, or even robotics.

And it is that for many it is inevitable to associate this term with science fiction; however, this word implies something much simpler than that. 

The technology has existed for approximately 2.8 million years and emerged in prehistory, in the Paleolithic Period, or at the beginning of the very archaic Stone Age. 

At this time the first hominids or primitive humans, the cavemen, developed the first tools made of stone and bone.

The word technology, although it seems like a very avant-garde term, simply refers to the construction of objects and tools that facilitate daily life, and the study of the techniques that allow them to be generated. 

Technology has been a fundamental factor in the evolution of the human being as we know it today.

What differentiates man from the rest of the animals, what makes him unique, is precisely his ability to create. 

We are capable of adapting the environment to our needs, of turning simple objects into works of art; humans are intrinsic artists, and it is certainly this quality that has allowed us to advance from primitive eras to the present day.

This capacity for ingenuity, typical of human beings, even opens the door to a broader vision, in which we can aspire to explain technologies of the not too distant future.

From the remote and ancient Stone Age to our days of Postmodernity or Contemporary Age, increasingly advanced techniques and instruments have been developed. 

One of the most transcendental moments for humanity and one that has been key in the development of increasingly advanced technologies was the mastery of fire, which occurred more than a million years ago.

From this point, we can say that human technology began to evolve at an increasingly faster rate, first with the appearance of simple weapons and tools, until reaching the advanced technologies of today.

As for what the future holds, we can only imagine it: nanotechnology, bionic organs, and transplants, artificial intelligence, virtual reality… Without a doubt, we are at a fundamental moment in the history of the development of technology.

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Today’s technology

According to experts, right now we are immersed in the so-called Postmodern Era or Contemporary Age. 

This era has been marked above all by the rapid advancement of technology, which has completely changed the way most people live their day-to-day lives.

We are no longer surprised by inventions such as smartphones, the Internet, or information technologies, which have helped shape the world in the 21st century. 

However, not many people are familiar with today’s technology, and with all the advances that occur year after year.

Despite the large number of advances that occur every few months in science, in this article we are going to talk about the biggest advances in technology today. 

Some of these innovations seem like something out of science fiction, but they are real elements that are being developed right now.

• Development of an innovative drug against cancer  → Based on genetic technology, the supposed “miracle drug” is capable of attacking the cells that cause this disease by targeting their DNA. Although it is still in the testing phase, the results so far are very promising
• Cure found for congenital hypertrophic cardiomyopathy  → Through the application of a novel technique known as “molecular scissors” or “genetic glue” it was possible to correct the mutation of this hereditary condition. This feat opens the doors to obtaining the cure for other congenital diseases.
• Creation of reusable space rockets  → One of the biggest problems of the space race is the fact that each rocket can only be used once, having to invest a large amount of money each time one is launched. Fortunately, the company SpaceX has developed the first space rockets capable of leaving orbit and re-entering it and can be used more than once.
• The first artificial embryo is conceived  → Researchers at the University of Cambridge have successfully conceived a live mouse embryo from stem cells. Although it is believed that it will not develop as a fetus, this scientific advance will allow the analysis of the development of fetuses in the first weeks of life, which can be very useful to learn more about congenital diseases.
• The collision of two neutron stars is observed for the first time → This very unusual cosmic event took place some not insignificant 130 million light years away from our planet. The phenomenon begins a new stage for Astrophysics since phenomena are never been seen before and could be verified, confirming different theories of this science.
• Discovery of super resistant microbes  → Found in Antarctica, these tiny organisms (also known as extremophiles) are capable of surviving the most extreme conditions. This indicates that life could develop on other planets or even in space, which opens a new window on the theory of extraterrestrial life.

The various uses of robotics in the 21st century

Among the topics of conversation and discussion present in educational classrooms, forums, and debates during almost the entire 20th century, whether among students of science and technology, engineering or professors of technical schools and university technological institutes, the different uses that will be given to the advances and development of science and technology in the 21st century.

However, all this is just an approximation, often speculative, of the conclusions of many investigations on the various uses of robotics carried out from the technological knowledge of the 20th century.

Advances in technological research: the diversity of uses of robotics

Robotics is the materialization of the synergy arising from the knowledge and technological development achieved in different specialties, including microelectronics, cybernetics, nanotechnology plus research and development of new materials. 

All this contributed to the leap made by digital technology with respect to the technological solutions achieved during the 20th century by the electromechanics of analog technology systems and machinery.

Current robotics, although it has exceeded expectations regarding the use of its use in industry to carry out dangerous jobs for men and women, the digitalization of processes and movements of the different types of existing robots, is presented in the immediate future as a problem, for now, without an easy solution: unemployment caused by technological development.

A robot performs a set of simultaneous tasks in industrial production and services, better, faster, with few errors, and during a 24-hour workday, 365 days a year.

The robotic threat to humanity

The vending machines for food, hot drinks, and soft drinks are the minimum expression of the advances of science in the uses of robotics. 

On the opposite side, the international space station and drones are the most complex expression of the uses of robotics.

What has turned out to be very different is the speculation about the alleged threat posed to humanity by the construction of intelligent robots, which could take control of the planet and enslave or eliminate the human species.

Although the latter has been alerted by men related to scientific research recognized throughout the world, until now, it is the man who grants on a whim or limits the degree and scope of the robots’ intelligence.

Science and technology are still a long way from building a robot or a complex cybernetic being similar to a human being. 

Humanity should not fear the different uses of robotics in the industry for the production of goods and the provision of services, as Hollywood films about robots and artificial intelligence do.

Technology for the future

The development and advancement of hardware and software in cybernetics culminated in the latest technological revolution: the digital revolution. 

This scientific-technical advance with a great impact on the economy and social life has transformed all previous conceptions about technology for the future. 

The digitization of production processes has reduced financial costs and the time spent in the production of goods and services, resulting in, among other things, energy savings and the preservation of non-renewable material resources.

The digital revolution has made possible the massive transfer of advances in scientific-technical research to the production of goods and services. 

The technology of the 21st century ceased to be a good available only to the economic and financial elites. 

The products of science and industrial production of the 21st century, in general, are available for the private use of the different social sectors of the population, as well as in the provision of better public services.

The development of computer software and hardware has materialized in a series of incessant technological innovations of PCs, tablets, and smartphones, the most widespread and used products of daily use, a product of technology for the future, present today in our homes, places of work and study. 

This process of digitalization of social life as a result of the incorporation of technological advances in the development of hardware and software will go much deeper from now on.

Everything indicates that the technology for the future will follow its current path of development, progress, and innovation for a long time. 

Digital microelectronics has made possible the miniaturization of electronic components, which has allowed the production of domestic and personal appliances for daily use, gigantic until yesterday, that are ever smaller and of higher quality. 

At the same time, it has allowed the synthesis of functions of various devices for mass use and tools for specialized use, making them available to be synthesized on a PC, smartphone, or tablet.

The most revolutionary aspect of digital technology is its properties, which allow us to add more and more functions, increasing the number of tools and new products, which we can use in our daily home, productive, educational, and research lives. 

We can enjoy these properties and qualities of digital technology through a PC, smartphone, or tablet thanks to the development of software and hardware, the golden binomial of technology for the future developed in the last decades of the 20th century and consolidated in the first decade of the 21st century.

How far will the advancement and development of digital technology enjoyed by society through hardware and software go? We do not know the answer. 

We cannot say whether the software and hardware that drive Information and Communication Technology (ICT), PCs, Smartphones, and tablets will be the technology of the future forever or for a long time. 

Nor can we guarantee its replacement by new technological developments. Digital technology and its products may be here to stay with humanity for centuries and millennia, such as the technology of using fire to melt metals by burning wood and coal.

New technology for babies

Technology has made impressive progress in recent decades. In almost all areas, technology is present; from business, the market, education, and even food.

 The area of ​​child development is not far behind. 

In fact, important companies have managed to develop technological advancements even for the smallest of
the house.

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Types of baby technology

From toys that record voices, to interactive dolls, to tablets, children’s technology is almost limitless. The world of children’s entertainment has focused on developing educational programs on television and the Internet, showing positive results in the cognitive development of babies.

Studies at renowned US universities have proven that the use of tablets in children between two and three years old promotes the speed of learning as well as language development. 

By making use of interactive games on the screen, your brain develops more curiosity and skills; Likewise, it promotes the active participation of the child in the game.

By having access to the internet and applications, the field of learning expands amazingly. With access to an almost infinite amount of information such as stories, children are exposed to many more experiences, words, situations, and many more opportunities to exercise their brains through reading comprehension, the use of critical thinking, and interaction with different characters.

But not only technology for babies focuses on devices that can be used by them. Much of the advances have focused on caring for them and making life much easier for parents.

 For example, today parents have many options to observe their babies when they sleep, in a much more detailed way with monitors with infrared screens.

Without having to get up, a parent can know exactly what position their baby is in and whether they are asleep or awake with a baby monitor, for example.

 There are also kitchen appliances that incredibly facilitate proper feedings of the baby, such as food processors that have several functions in a single appliance, including sterilization and cooking of different fruits, vegetables, and proteins, and at the same time defrost and grinding food.

Likewise, today there are different tools to take care of the baby when they get sick, with advanced thermometers to measure fever among other things.

Where is the market going?

As we have witnessed in recent years, technology is advancing exponentially. If 30 years ago we did not have the many advances and technological options that we have today, in the next 10 we will probably have unimaginable devices.

Nobody can predict how far we will have come in a matter of 10 years, but we will always have speculations and emotions to think about how far we could go with the advances…

perhaps we will have created robots that act as parents or teachers.