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what makes "[[appropriate technology]]" is determined by context. Therefore, none of these are absolute - they are simply common features that make a technology "appropriate" to a world where many suffer a lack of basic necessities, a lack of money, and lack of equipment and technological expertise. They are also technologies that have a gentle impact on the earth:
What makes "[[appropriate technology]]" is determined by context. Therefore, none of these are absolute - they are simply common features that make a technology "appropriate" to a world where many suffer a lack of basic necessities, a lack of money, and lack of equipment and technological expertise. They are also technologies that have a gentle impact on the earth:
* Small, as in [[Small is Beautiful]]. Small often means affordable and adaptable, and puts the control in the hands of the users.
* Small, as in [[Small is Beautiful]]. Small often means affordable and adaptable, and puts the control in the hands of the users.
* Few moving parts - less to go wrong (similar to the [[KISS]] principle).
* Few moving parts - less to go wrong (similar to the [[KISS]] principle).

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What makes "appropriate technology" is determined by context. Therefore, none of these are absolute - they are simply common features that make a technology "appropriate" to a world where many suffer a lack of basic necessities, a lack of money, and lack of equipment and technological expertise. They are also technologies that have a gentle impact on the earth:

  • Small, as in Small is Beautiful. Small often means affordable and adaptable, and puts the control in the hands of the users.
  • Few moving parts - less to go wrong (similar to the KISS principle).
  • Can be built locally
  • Easily repaired, by local people with locally available equipment.
  • Affordable
  • Made with locally available materials

Specific contexts

Every context is unique, but certain categories to be considered include:

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