Techonomy is [tech(nology) + (ec)onomy] which means organized activities related to the invention, development, production, distribution and consumption of technology-enhanced goods and services that a society uses to address the problem of scarcity and to enhance the quality of life.
A rational, optimistic, forward-looking and technically savvy work ethics that works hand-in-hand with technological achievement, human ingenuity and sustainable living.
Read more about Techonomy here.
The problem(s) of scarcity do not just mean people living way below the poverty level. Problems of scarcity mean lack of resources for people to use to be able to survive. IMO, in our country, part of this problem is the lack of population control. Uncontrolled actions of people ravaging our natural resources for their own selfish reasons, more often than not under the radar of the environment bureau but with their heads turned another way is one that has been happening for a long time. The shortage of water during the rainy season is a puzzle. Leaks and illegal connections, hello?
Technological advancement does not mean having a Facebook account or being able to surf the web in the confines and comforts of one’s own home. Technological advancement means being able to develop [bright ideas] that will be able to help people in terms of health, education, environment and better quality of life among others.
Technological advancement transcends all disciplines whose aim is to have better innovations where everyone will benefit one way or another.
As a parent and a teacher, it is important for educational institutions to initiate change and innovations in the way they teach their students to include techonomy and technological advancement in their curriculum. Yes, all those plus good work ethics when taught to the young will surely help us move towards a better way of life.
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