Problem
Blind faith in technology
Other Names:
Technocentrism Nature:
As technical solutions to problems become increasingly sophisticated, there is a well-founded tendency to place greater trust in machines than in human beings: computers for tasks requiring precision and accuracy and heavy equipment for tasks requiring strength, stamina or the ability to withstand heat, cold, radiation, and airlessness. When errors occur, it is very difficult to establish responsibility or to effect any changes other than improvement of the technology. Thus social problems and accidents of human origin become more and more difficult to treat.Technocentrism is the believe that technology will solve everything. It is a way of thinking that recognizes problems but believes that technological advancement is the only route to their solution.
Broader Problems:
Uncritical thinking Related Problems:
Unrealistic environmentalismUncritical acceptance of authorityUncritical acceptance of dogmas and standards Strategies:
Enhancing scientific and technological research Subject(s):
Technology → Technology ??Related UN Sustainable Development Goals:
Problem Type:
F: Fuzzy exceptional problems Date of last update
05.07.1998 – 00:00 CEST