EST 202 Lecture 4: Lecture 4
3 Dec 2017
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Motivation and needs of the person are important. Knowledge f the existing system and its limitations may drive innovation. End of bell tel monopoly led to tremendous diversification in telephone services. Impact of cell phone: on us, on developing world. Science & technology are never context-free: perceived needs of society. Protestantism puritanism: rejection of authority, unmediated relationship with god, open to new dogma. Industrial revolution (1750-1850: transformation of britain from: rural, agricultural pastoral to urban, manufacturing. Important elements: waterwheel, coal, steam engine, railroad, factory. Processes: better power sources, mechanization, organized production. Indented coastline: ocean access/sailing tradition, coal and water power, population increases, stable politics, technological enthusiasm, market orientation, patents, middle class, developed infrastructure (harbors, canals, roads railroads) Innovation building on technologies (coal, steam, weaving, rail, ships, weapons) Transformation from an age of faith & morals all things interconnected, bound to god: now. Change in rhythm: from seasons to shifts.
