Why is technology considered to mean electronics?

Question

There are many technolgies and they are changeing the world, too, Think just of genetic engeneering, or stem cell research.

Answer 1

Because 99% of new technological inventions in the lat 100 years have involved electricity in some way shape or form.

Answer 2

Because that is what the average consumer spends much of his money on, entertainment stuff, like tv's, stereos, computers, video games, etc.Other technological advances like those in medicine and other fields, are noticed by people only when there is a need.