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Explore the dual nature of technology as both a means and an end in this 24-minute lecture from the Norwegian University of Science and Technology. Examine how technology functions simultaneously as a tool to achieve specific goals and as an objective in itself, analyzing the philosophical and practical implications of this duality. Investigate the relationship between technological development and human purposes, considering how our understanding of technology's role shapes innovation, implementation, and societal impact. Delve into theoretical frameworks that help distinguish between technology as an instrumental means versus technology as an intrinsic goal, and discover how this distinction influences decision-making in technological development, policy formation, and everyday technology use.
