teknologin

Teknologin is a term used in Swedish and other Nordic languages to denote technology as both a field of study and the practical body of techniques, tools, and systems developed to solve problems and improve daily life. It covers the design, production, and management of devices, processes, and infrastructures, as well as the organizational and societal contexts in which they are created and used. Technological activity ranges from everyday devices to large-scale systems, information technology, energy infrastructure, and environmental technology.

The word derives from Greek techne, art or craft, and logos, study or theory. In Swedish, teknologin is the definite form of teknologi and is used to refer to technology in general as well as to the broader field of engineering and applied sciences. The term appears in education, industry, media, and policy discussions about progress, innovation, and the social implications of technological change.

Subfields commonly associated with teknologin include information technology, electrical and computer engineering, mechanical engineering, civil engineering, materials science, biotechnology, energy technology, and environmental technology. The field emphasizes design, systems integration, safety, sustainability, and the ethical dimensions of automation, data governance, and workforce transformation.

Historically, teknologin evolved from crafts and early engineering during the industrial era to a broad, interdisciplinary domain connecting science, engineering, and society. In modern contexts, teknologin is studied in universities and research institutes through engineering and applied sciences programs, and it informs policy, industry standards, and innovation ecosystems.

Because technology intersects with economic, political, and cultural dimensions, teknologin is frequently discussed in relation to progress, risk, access, and equity in a technological world.