There are three fields:
- Physical -- This includes areas like transportation, manufacturing, constructing, and other inorganic technologies.
- Information/Communication -- Send or receiving information, by human or machine. The internet and telephone are examples.
- Bio-related -- Biology related technologies like prosthetics, human safety devieces, cloning, and environmental protection.
There are two types of systems within the Universal Systems model. The open-loop system has no means to automatically use feedback to alter the input/process, and requires external intervention to control the system. The closed-loops system automatically monitors feedback and controls the input and process.
There are seven resources of technology:
- Tools/Machines/Processes -- Any technologies that are utilized in a system
- Materials -- Resources from the earth
- People -- The skills and knowledge of individuals
- Capital -- The money required to enable a system
- Energy -- The heat, electricity, or other energy necessary
- Time -- Any time the system requires
- Information - Knowledge people have garnered
Raw materials, people, time, tools, and energy are all inputs of this system |
- Identify the Problem -- Define what the need is.
- Set goals - These should be realistic, considering the resources.
- Research -- Acquire the necessary information to solve the problem.
- Create Ideas -- Freely brainstorm ideas.
- Select the Best Ideas -- Rank your ideas by their strengths, and select the best design overall based on your need.
- Implement -- Make the design into reality.
- Test -- Use the idea in real life situations.
- Feedback -- Evaluate the test results, and adjust the design to improve its effectiveness.
Nuclear Reactors, composed of very complex open and closed-loop systems, once were considered magical. They still are to many even today. |
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