KM Discussion 8: Technological Determinism 

“The advancement and diffusion of knowledge is the only guardian of true liberty.” 
– James Madison
 

Key Takeaways

  • Technology is the collection of techniques, skills, methods and processes used to produce a result.
  • Thorstein Bunde Veblen believed that technology determines a society’s development of its social structure and cultural values. Technological determinism attempts to identify the influence technology has on our actions and thoughts.
  • In Accenture's Technology Vision 2019 survey, 43% of respondents indicate plans to shift at least 60% of their workforce into roles that require substantial re-skilling.
  • On May 25th , 2018, a European Union law known as GDPR – General Data Protection Regulation – took effect. The law shapes the way in which organizations manage data.

References

Accenture. (2019). The Post-Digital Era is Upon Us: Are You Ready for What’s Next?

Deloitte. (2018). Technology in the mid-market: Embracing disruption.

Deloitte (2019). Tech Trends 2019: Beyond the digital frontier.