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The Beginnings
In this chapter, we look at the origin of technology and its role in the history of human progress. Hunter-gatherers became farmers and settled down into village life. Various crafts and trades were evolved with the help of new technologies. Gradually, the division of labour and specialization led to the founding of cities and the beginnings of civilization.
It may be difficult for many young people to imagine a life without mobile phones or television. But we know that mobile phones appeared just around the turn of the century. Television became common in India only about 20 years before that. Cars, trains and aircraft are some other examples of technology that seem to be inseparable parts of our everyday life. But all of ...
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