The document discusses the history of technology and its relationship with human development from early hunter-gatherer societies to the development of metallurgy and farming techniques. It explores how technology may have contributed to humans becoming the dominant hunter and whether the "New George" who uses technology lives a better or more complicated life. The document then examines paleolithic, mesolithic and neolithic ages and the history of energy, ecology, climatology and ethics in relation to technology development over time.

1. Technology and Society: Issues for the 21 st Century and Beyond PART I: History of Technology