The sentence I chose from the text was: “A sociotechnical system of use is a system using combinations of hardware, people (and usually other elements) to accomplish tasks that humans cannot perform unaided by such systems – to extend human capacities”. Personally, this usage of technology most closely aligns with my definition of technology. I enjoy that the definition is vague enough (by using the term “systems”) to encompass parts of the other usages of “technology”. Technology does not necessarily have to be hardware for it to be considered “technology”. The process of constructing computers, buildings, or anything that requires non-human aid can be called “technology”. The wheel, a classic example, is considered technology because it was a piece of man-made hardware, but also it helped humans perform tasks that they had difficulty with or could not do alone such as long-distance transportation or easier mobility of goods. It’s interesting to see what is considered technology under this definition. Other than the wheel, another piece of technology that seems atypical from the norm could be a bottle or water pouch. It’s not like a modern electronic device, yet it has helped humans travel longer distances, work for longer, and live for longer because they were able to have water or other liquids with them for easier access. Even clothing could be considered technology, as it helps humans retain body heat (or reduce it) and can enhance one’s aesthetic, but I would imagine that at that point it becomes almost satirical in its usage.
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