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Editor's Introduction
Published: 2005-04-01

The challenges and opportunities of human technology

Cognitive Science, Department of Computer Science and Information Systems, University of Jyväskylä, Finland

Abstract

Technology is for human use. It is designed to satisfy some human needs and to aid people in reaching their goals. Technology, therefore, is a part of human activities and, for this reason alone, it should always be considered within the context of human life, the human experience. This basic credo forms the foundation for the concept of human technology. Instead of seeing technology as a construction following the laws of nature, the challenge of human technology is to explore and understand how humanist and social research can contribute to the conceptualization and implementation of technology.  

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How to Cite

Saariluoma , P. . (2005). The challenges and opportunities of human technology. Human Technology, 1(1), 1–4. https://doi.org/10.17011/ht/urn.2005134