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wo broad interrelated goals drive the scientific method in the pursuit of knowledge. One purpose is the acquisition of pure knowledge, and the other is to harness pure knowledge for practical use. Science provides an understanding of reality; the intrinsic nature of energy, matter, space, time and their interactions. Engineering is the application of this understanding to the creation of methodology for achieving desired objectives. Technology involves the tools and techniques for implementing the methodology.
“It used to be a need would arise, and technology developed to fill that need. Now, the technology bursts out, like a young dandelion, the spores floating through space, clinging to everything, coating the world.” - Michael Weinreb
