Comment on How your showerhead and fridge got roped into the culture wars

• oshu@lemmy.world ⁨2⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago

  The common definition of technology is any practical application of scientific priciples.

  So yes, a shower head, a shoe horn, and chopsticks are all technology.

  However, in the context of News and Discussion, Technology typically means Computing, Internet, Electronics, Telecoms, AI, Energy Tech, etc and usually with a focus on new developments, product releases, new breakthroughs, etc.

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  • rowdyrockets@lemm.ee ⁨2⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago

    Energy Tech

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    • oshu@lemmy.world ⁨2⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago

      The story is not about a new breakthrough or even Energy tech at all. Its about policy.

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      • rowdyrockets@lemm.ee ⁨2⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago

        You’re so close! …. Policy on what? Energy tech.

        You not considering efficiency measures in household products “energy tech” is a you thing. Everyone else agrees they are.

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