1970s Technology
Technology in the 1970s, although nothing compared to todays technology, greatly impacted the people of that decade. Computers have been just one of many inventions that proved how life was made easier. For example, they allowed for work to be done faster and more efficient. Aside from technology, a variety of fashion trends were introduced during the 70s. Hot pants and bell bottoms were the most popular fashion trends. The historical, political, and social events that occurred in the 1970s affected technology.
There were many different, but important historical, political, and social events. The increase in popularity of different music genres was a social event. Jazz became a very popular genre as well as Rock and Roll. Although the music genre was a social event, this next one could be considered both social or historical. The invention of the microprocessor. The microprocessor was a building block to the creation of all computers. The man who created it was Ted Hoff. Due to the invention of the microprocessor, Microsoft could later be found and become one of the largest and most successful computer companies of the century! During the decade, people…
Popular inventions of the decade were the Walkman Radio, the personal computer, and the catalytic converter. Events of the 70s had an impact on what was popular throughout the years of 1970-1979. First, the rise of music genres made the need for the Walkman greatly increase. Second, the microprocessor made the PC smaller, faster and possible. Last, the Clean Air Act of 1970 required catalytic converters to be installed in cars. In the overall scheme of things, the Walkman, the PC, and the catalytic converter all were tremendous and necessary advancements to get technology on the path to what we have…