Alternative technology

Japanese: alternative technology(英語表記)alternativetechnology
Alternative technology

…an abbreviation for “alternative technology” or “appropriate technology.” Both are based on the concept of “intermediate technology” proposed by E.F. Schumacher, and are proposed as an alternative to the modern scientific and technological system.

From [Technology]

...There may be multiple paths, each of which may show a pattern of cumulative development, and it is also acceptable for a society to switch paths. The idea of ​​"alternative technology" (abbreviated as AT) has emerged from this perspective. According to its proponents, conventional technology is oriented toward mass production, ignoring the ecosystem, which leads to environmental destruction and resource waste.

*Some explanations of terms that mention "alternative technology" are listed below.

Source | Heibonsha World Encyclopedia 2nd Edition | Information

Japanese:

…〈もう一つの技術alternative technology〉または〈適正技術appropriate technology〉の略語。いずれもシューマッハーE.F.Schumacherによって提唱された〈中間技術intermediate technology〉の概念をもとに,近代科学技術体系の代替として提唱されている技術体系。…

【技術】より

…複数の路線があって,それぞれが累積的発展のパターンを示すことがあってもよいし,また一つの社会で路線の切替えが行われてもかまわない。 〈もう一つの技術alternative technology〉(略称AT)の思想は,そのような見地に基づいて登場してきた。その提唱者によれば既成慣行の技術は,生態系を無視して大量生産を指向するものであり,それによって環境破壊や資源浪費がもたらされる。…

※「alternative technology」について言及している用語解説の一部を掲載しています。

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