Question

How did man develop and expand proper technology?

Answer 1

Human beings were able to develop proper technology using their knowledge and intelligence. It has taken man a long time to reach the present level of technology. In the primitive age when the level of technology was very low man was bound to follow the dictates of nature. In those times man was a slave of nature, scared of its powerful force, and used to worship nature to make it happy. In these conditions, the state of cultural development was also primitive.

However, the process was gradual but man developed technology and it is also to be noted that man has been able to utilize this technology only after understanding the various laws of nature. For example; understanding of laws of friction gave birth to many inventions. Similarly, after understanding the secrets of DNA and the laws of genetics, man has overcome many diseases and aeroplanes could be invented only after understanding the laws of aerodynamics. Today the level of technology is touching the heights of the sky through which man seems to get free from the natural forces. Earthquakes, cyclones, landslides, volcanoes, and other natural disasters keep reminding man that he is still a slave to nature.

It implies that man can’t be completely free from natural forces but with the development of technology man has become free from nature and this freedom can be expanded further. Man needs to follow Stop and Go approach. It means possibilities can be created within the limits which do not damage the environment and there is no free run without accidents.