Technology is nothing but the integration of knowledge and machines to create new products or facilitate the performance of existing products or serve a need. The human factor is one of the main reasons for the rise of technology. With the progress of science and technology, mankind has been able to produce such a variety of products using such a small amount of human input that we have become a part of the machine world. Technology is the collective term for many of the human activities and systems which have been developed since the advent of civilization.

Technology is used to describe a wide range of technological systems, which have been developed over time. The scope of technology is constantly expanding, as new discoveries and technologies are made. Technology is the collective term for many of the human activities and systems that have been developed since the advent of civilization. The definition of technology is a systematic treatment, inclusive of both description and application.

In order to give a precise definition, it is necessary to define the problem solving as well as the process of technology transfer. Technological systems are usually introduced to solve problems, although they do not do it by themselves. An effective definition of technology would then have to incorporate both aspects. The use of machines is necessary to develop new and more efficient means of doing things and this is done for instance by the development of computer systems, laser systems and the like. A problem arises when the machine is not programmed so that it can effectively solve the problems that it is intended to solve.

Another aspect that must be taken into consideration is the use of technology in its wider sense, which includes the definition of technological objects. The object of a technical definition is anything that is man made and that can be designed and assembled in an efficient manner. The list is endless and can even go on to include machine tools, appliances and complex machines. It should also be kept in mind that the technological process does not stop at designing and assembling machines or utensils but goes on to include all the processes involved in their manufacture, use and maintenance. In other words, the entire definition of technology should be considered an abstract one.

There are many categories under which technological objects can fall, including transportation systems, appliances and medical technologies. Transportation systems include air transport, road transportation and space travel. Appliances include computers, electrical appliances, factory machinery and cellular phones. Medical technologies deal with all the different ways in which technology is used to help medical practitioners diagnose and treat diseases and conditions.

A major part of the definition of technology is the fact that it is necessary to distinguish between what is technical and what is social. Technological systems may be purely mechanical, but their purpose is to serve the practical aims of humans. They accomplish this by way of scientific knowledge, which is necessary to guide their operation. This is different from the scientific knowledge of a human being, which is only needed to solve problems in everyday life. Social aspects of technological systems are however more important, since these are influenced by culture and politics.

The definition of technology is constantly under review in light of changes in society and technology. In particular, there is constant debate between those who defend the definition of technology as something based on purely scientific knowledge and those who consider it to be the application of that knowledge in the real world. When it comes to applications, the situation is more complicated. Many people consider technology to have both technological and social elements.

In a recent study by scholars at the Royal Society of Arts in London, a definition of techne was proposed. According to this definition, techne is the ‘technological innovations that create and reinforce social change’. This definition was rejected by more than one-third of the scholars in support of the more literal definition of techne, which states that technology refers to anything that produces new knowledge or ideas. Therefore, whether or not techne is to be regarded as a primary force in shaping the 21st century’s societal structure is a matter of perspective.