Quote of the Day, Commentary
"Technology: noun, the application of scientific knowledge for practical purposes."pressed for value, author John Thackara asks how much of the technology that we have actualy helps us, or, more importantly, adds value to our condition. in his book In The Bubble, he asks what our life would be like if we removed all technology from it; without stretching it much- and given the above oxford definition- i can imagine that everything man made is technology. so this means that technology and design have an intrinsic relationship (as everything man made has to be, as some point, designed as well). although he by no means is a proponent of a "technology-free" life, thackara puts forth the idea that more social concern should be integrated at the design (creation) level of technology, with an interesting 10 power laws of innovation, based on the coralary between knowledge, its product, design and its product, technology.
here are some interesting ones:
Power Law 1: Don’t think “new product” - think social value.
Power Law 2: Think social value before “tech”.
Power Law 3: Enable human agency. Design people into situations, not out of them.
Power Law 4: Use, not own. Possession is old paradigm.
Power Law 7: Don’t start from zero. Re-mix what's already out there."
(the image is of a entry level worksman utility bicycle- single speed, coaster brake and folding frame. designed to be small light and effective, this is your basic efficient bicycle. these low end styles start at about $100 USD brand new- the entry level brompton (the cadillac of the folding biycle world) starts at $1200 usd. and since were on the subject, this has to be the coolest trike ive ever seen- cool enough that id would almost get one, and find a purpose for it later!)
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