Diffusion of Technology in Society

Successful and Inappropriate Diffusion

In Thermador

The Thermadorian society had been isolated from the world for hundreds

of years. The successful diffusion of farming technology failed for a

number of reasons. Based on our information, there were several

components missing. Components such as no research or plans to sustain a

long-term solution to the problem. The United Nations presented modern

farming technology not taking into consideration the educational level of the

society in a modern world.

Technology changes society, however it is gradual and consistent. It

could be assumed that the Thermadorians had no concept of the change

and had no understanding of the role of the technology provided.

The United Nations provided the Thermadorians with tractors and other

heavy vehicles to assist the farmers in the planting of the seeds and harvesting

crops. It appears the United Nations did not research or even attempt to

understand the Thermadorian culture, customs, or addressing their economy

or governmental structure.

There is no information on the social status and who had control of the

land. Did the would-be farmers have standing in their societal structure?

Were they poor/rich? Small farms as opposed to large? Nothing is noted so

assuming they are simple people with little education and no experience

relating to the farming technology provided. No representative living

amongst the Thermadorians. Without taking into consideration their

customs, culture and simply not conducting proper research, the introduction

of the farming technology was an inappropriate diffusion of technology.

The United Nations did not take into consideration the educational level

of the Thermadorians. They did not provide them with instruction or had

an advisor staying with the society to educate them. No fuel resources were

established, no repair solutions or even concepts relating to farming

techniques.

The Thermadorian Lands are already fertile and they obtain the

nourishment from a natural growing food supplier. Once the farming

technology is introduced, that will all change with no education provided on

how to fertilize the land or protect the crops against disease and pests.

In order to have successful diffusion in Thermador, there needs to be an

understanding of the society and needs to go beyond just addressing