History of Technology

Why it matters

• Provides a framework for understanding how material advancements have historically shaped socioeconomic structures and labor patterns.
• Highlights the interplay between scientific discovery, industrial application, and the resulting shifts in geopolitical power dynamics.
• Offers critical insights into the ethical and environmental consequences of rapid technological adoption throughout human civilization.

How it is asked

Candidates should focus on the impact of technological transitions on societal governance, the evolution of infrastructure, and the historical relationship between technological self-reliance and national development.