Pt. I. The social dynamics of technology -- Stability, change and technology -- The empty-vessel fallacy -- The 'ecological' growth of technology -- Getting beyond machines -- Determined technology -- A 'gentler' determinism -- Choice and change -- Choice -- Change -- Pt. II. Making decisions about technology and change -- Politics and technology -- Bias -- Uncertainty -- Risk -- Expertise -- Eyes wide open
Summary
"The first part of this paper provides a basis for understanding the philosophy of technology, in particular its social dynamics. The second part explores the social complexity of technology-driven decisions. It offers an insight into the influences that shape decisions about technology and change. This paper concludes that Defence leaders can reduce the risks of implementing NCW (network-centric warfare) if they approach technology with their 'eyes wide open'." --p. v
Notes
"May 2006"
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