Understanding the text
Question 1
How can different social groups interpret the same technology differently and how might these interpretations influence its design? Give an example.
Question 1
Name two groups that might have different expectations of a bicycle and give one possible expectation for each group.
Question 2
What does interpretative flexibility mean? Explain the concept in your own words.
Question 2
A company designs a smartwatch for both athletes and older adults. How might these groups define a good smartwatch differently and how could this influence its design?
Question 3
What is the difference between a technological problem being completely solved and people accepting a solution?
Question 3
A school introduces tablets to reduce the weight of students' school bags. Parents remain unconvinced ->
Later, they support the tablets because they value the inter-active learning tools. How does this illustrate the redefinition of a problem?