Comment on How your showerhead and fridge got roped into the culture wars
oshu@lemmy.world 4 weeks agoThe 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.
rowdyrockets@lemm.ee 4 weeks ago
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oshu@lemmy.world 4 weeks ago
The story is not about a new breakthrough or even Energy tech at all. Its about policy.
rowdyrockets@lemm.ee 4 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.
oshu@lemmy.world 4 weeks ago
Really? Can I see the survey you sent everyone but me to determine this?