TOWARDS TECHNOLOGICAL AWARENESS AND WISDOM

Authors

  • Rias Johann van Wyk Department of Industrial Engineering, Stellenbosch University, South Africa

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.7166/31-4-2274

Keywords:

technology foresight, theoretical deficiency, overarching view

Abstract

This article aims to enhance technology foresight by contributing to technological awareness and wisdom. It is based on an understanding of the fundamental nature of technology, and requires an overarching view. This needs at least three constituents: (1) a universal definition of technology; (2) a central organising framework; and (3) a methodology for measuring technological advance at the national level. The article then addresses these constituents. It examines the status of each and projects what needs to be done.

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Author Biography

Rias Johann van Wyk, Department of Industrial Engineering, Stellenbosch University, South Africa

Professor Extraordinaire

Department of Industrial Engineering

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Published

2020-12-14

How to Cite

van Wyk, R. J. (2020). TOWARDS TECHNOLOGICAL AWARENESS AND WISDOM. The South African Journal of Industrial Engineering, 31(4), 1–8. https://doi.org/10.7166/31-4-2274

Issue

Vol. 31 No. 4 (2020)

Section

Feature Articles

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