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Proliferation of technology


Experimental visualization of narrower problems
Other Names:
Dependence on technology
Broader Problems:
Dependence
Proliferation
Narrower Problems:
Dependence on imported technology
Dependence on information technology
Proliferation of nuclear weapons and technology
Dependence on sophisticated technology for development
Excessive use of resources on expensive medical techniques
Related Problems:
Proliferation of commercialism
Aggravates:
Scientism
Agnosticism
Unnecessary surgery
Technological monoculture
Blind faith in technology
Disintegration of organized religion
Unintended consequences of technology
Elitist control of information technology
Dehumanization of man in the technological process
Proliferation and duplication of international nongovernmental organization information systems
Reduces:
Unsustainable economic development
Strategies:
Developing technologies
Enhancing scientific and technological research
Reducing amount of technology
Using technology
Values:
Independence
Dependence
Proliferation
References:
Höll, Otmar: Austria's Technological Dependence: basic dimensions and current trends
Subject(s):
Societal Problems → Dependence
Societal Problems → Proliferation
Technology → Technology
Related UN Sustainable Development Goals:
GOAL 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
Problem Type:
D: Detailed problems
Date of last update
13.05.2019 – 21:02 CEST

About the Encyclopedia

The Encyclopedia of World Problems and Human Potential is a unique, experimental research work of the Union of International Associations. It is currently published as a searchable online platform with profiles of world problems, action strategies, and human values that are interlinked in novel and innovative ways. These connections are based on a range of relationships such as broader and narrower scope, aggravation, relatedness and more. By concentrating on these links and relationships, the Encyclopedia is uniquely positioned to bring focus to the complex and expansive sphere of global issues and their interconnected nature.

The initial content for the Encyclopedia was seeded from UIA’s Yearbook of International Organizations. UIA’s decades of collected data on the enormous variety of association life provided a broad initial perspective on the myriad problems of humanity. Recognizing that international associations are generally confronting world problems and developing action strategies based on particular values, the initial content was based on the descriptions, aims, titles and profiles of international associations.

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