24 Opposites of Technology John Spacey, updated on
SummaryOpposites of technology include things that are natural, human, historical, traditional or relatively simple. DiscussionTechnically speaking, technology doesn't really have an opposite because it's a noun. However, closely related words such as the adjective technological certainly do have opposites as represented above.Crafts are often a technology. For example, a wooden spoon can be viewed as a technology. From a pragmatic point of view, most handmade things aren't particularly technological in a modern context.Culture are mostly intangible social things that aren't about technology. However, there is also a culture surrounding technology.The human experience can include a large number of things that aren't necessarily technological such as social interaction. However, the modern human experience is greatly influenced by technology.Next: Low Technology142 Shares
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