A Sketch of the Past, Present and Future of Science and Technology
Abstract
This text summarizes the lecture I gave at the end of the Scientiarum Historia 14, held in remote mode by the Graduate Program of History of Sciences and Techniques and Epistemology, between 7 and 11 December 2021. The fundamental characteristics of the 17th century Revolution is briefly described. As we move on to the Industrial Revolution in England, we will return to the most notable events from the so-called first Industrial Revolution to the present day, i.e., at the turn of the Fourth Industrial Revolution, when S & T played a decisive role in the passage to the so-called Industry 4.0. As we will see, over time the convergence between science and technology becomes more conspicuous, with examples that point to a complete interchange and fusion of objectives. Some fundamental features of the work in S&T are presented as contemporary challenges, when a fierce fight against scientific denialism is demanded from the entire scientific community, under penalty of turning a blind eye and helping the adoption of a culture that supports authoritarian political regimes.
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