Here’s a short summary of this reading:
The definition technology has undergone significant changes since its origins in Ancient Greek, Latin and the early 17th century. It can refer to either the study of complex machinery and industrial systems, or this apparatus itself. It’s dominant definition has come to describe “the overall system of machine or processes”, although it remains an expansive and elaborate term. Technique refers to the direct operational skills (physical techniques) and means of appropriate thinking (associated techniques of thought) required to interact with technology to achieve certain things. There’s an intimate involvement between technology and technique; both which are crucial to understanding the complex concept of ‘culture’.
Sorry this is a bit brief. I did really enjoy this reading, it was straight-forward, interesting and relevant, but I’m not very writing-y at the moment!