Information Society, Digital technologies and education. By Lourys Cubilla
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Critical and Political Discourse
Merchantilist
Technocentrism
Critical and political discourse
Technologies must serve social and human development rather than corporate interest. Example: Defends democratics and civics poliltial criteria.
Technocentrism
Refers to a belief system or approach that places technology at the center of problem-solving, progress, and societal development. It assumes that technological innovation is the primary—or even sole—solution to human challenges, often overlooking social, ethical, or ecological dimensions.
Example:
- A school decides to improve student performance by investing heavily in tablets and smartboards, believing that digital tools alone will enhance learning outcomes. However, they neglect teacher training, curriculum adaptation, and student emotional needs—leading to limited impact.
- This is a technocentric approach: prioritizing technology without considering the broader educational context.
- Would you like a comparison between technocentrism and human-centered or ecocentric approaches? It could be useful for your interdisciplinary work.
Merchantilist
Mercantilist refers to someone who supports or follows the principles of mercantilism, an economic theory and practice dominant in Europe from the 16th to 18th centuries. Mercantilism emphasizes the role of the state in managing the economy to increase national wealth, primarily through:
• Accumulating gold and silver
• Maintaining a positive trade balance (more exports than imports)
• Protecting domestic industries with tariffs and regulations
Example:
A mercantilist government might impose high tariffs on imported goods to encourage local production and export more than it imports. For instance, in 17th-century England, the Navigation Acts restricted foreign ships from trading with English colonies to ensure that wealth stayed within the empire.
Would you like a comparison between mercantilism and modern economic theories like capitalism or neoliberalism? It could be useful for educational or institutional analysis.
Information Society, Digital technologies and education. By Lourys Cubilla
Lourys Yossiel Cubilla
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Information Society, Digital technologies and education. By Lourys Cubilla
Quiz
Critical and Political Discourse
Merchantilist
Technocentrism
Critical and political discourse
Technologies must serve social and human development rather than corporate interest. Example: Defends democratics and civics poliltial criteria.
Technocentrism
Refers to a belief system or approach that places technology at the center of problem-solving, progress, and societal development. It assumes that technological innovation is the primary—or even sole—solution to human challenges, often overlooking social, ethical, or ecological dimensions.
Example:
Merchantilist
Mercantilist refers to someone who supports or follows the principles of mercantilism, an economic theory and practice dominant in Europe from the 16th to 18th centuries. Mercantilism emphasizes the role of the state in managing the economy to increase national wealth, primarily through: • Accumulating gold and silver • Maintaining a positive trade balance (more exports than imports) • Protecting domestic industries with tariffs and regulations Example:
A mercantilist government might impose high tariffs on imported goods to encourage local production and export more than it imports. For instance, in 17th-century England, the Navigation Acts restricted foreign ships from trading with English colonies to ensure that wealth stayed within the empire. Would you like a comparison between mercantilism and modern economic theories like capitalism or neoliberalism? It could be useful for educational or institutional analysis.