Technological determinism is a theory that suggests that technology is the primary driver of social change and development. It posits that technological advancements shape how individuals in a society think, feel, act, and how society operates as we move from one technological age to another. The theory assumes that a societys technology progresses by following its own internal logic of efficiency, while determining the development of the social structure and cultural values.

Some key features of technological determinism include:

• Objective Theory: Technological determinism is an objective theory in that everyone will act and feel the same no matter what medium they are using provided that they are using the same medium. Values are not involved because evidence is seen strictly through observation.

• Explanation of Change: Technological determinism explains that when new systems of technology are developed, the culture or society is immediately changed to reflect the senses needed to use the new technology. It predicts that with every new system of media technology, society will change and adapt to that technology.

• Critique: A critique of technological determinism is that technology never forces itself on members of society. Man creates technology and chooses to use it. There is no imposition on the part of the technology to be used rather technology requires people to participate or involve themselves at some point.

Overall, technological determinism is a reductionist theory that aims to provide a causative link between technology and a societys nature. It questions the degree to which human thought or action is influenced by technological factors.