(Stellenbosch : University of Stellenbosch, 2002-12) Campbell, Kurt (Kurt Denver); Klopper, Sandra; Brundrit, Jean; Alborough, Alan; University of Stellenbosch. Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences. Dept. of Visual Arts.
ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Technology as a formal structure has been given pride of place in many
developing countries because of its association with modernity and social
development. It has been grouped with Science as a force that operates
beyond reproach because of its perceived rational and instrumental nature. By
surveying current theories of technology, philosophy and technology
development modules, I investigate the implications that modern technology
and technological artifacts have beyond merely their instrumental role. I will
question the current conceptions of technology as a rational, objective force
by arguing that technology operates as a force that more often than not
produces a variety of unintended consequences as part of its impact on
society.