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Take the case of aquaponics. We know that in general, aquaponics works. | Take the case of aquaponics. We know that in general, aquaponics works. The questions to ask about existing systems are: First, is the design open source? Does it work? How does one master complex system management - especially integrated pest management - such that production remains viable? What is the highest level of diversity that can be implemented such that a single person can manage a productive operation? What are the input material costs? What are the input labor and maintenance costs? What are the societal and geopolitical impacts of the technology in terms of resource security and wealth distribution if this design is replicated? | ||
These questions are asked, and then the designs are evaluated to inform the OSE team which paths to pursue or follow up with. The goal is to pick out the elements that OSE wants to replicate or work with, and decide to not follow certain other paths. What not to follow is as important as what to follow - and this inight is gained by filtering through [[OSE Specifications]]. | |||
Revision as of 18:55, 25 January 2017
The one sentence about Tech Assessment is what works and what doesn't in the currently available designs. This is evaluated from the perspective of OSE Specifications.
The Technology Assessment is an analysis of the technology's simplicity, buildability, efficiency, and input requirements.
The technology in question could be a machine, a house, or a biological system.
Example
Take the case of aquaponics. We know that in general, aquaponics works. The questions to ask about existing systems are: First, is the design open source? Does it work? How does one master complex system management - especially integrated pest management - such that production remains viable? What is the highest level of diversity that can be implemented such that a single person can manage a productive operation? What are the input material costs? What are the input labor and maintenance costs? What are the societal and geopolitical impacts of the technology in terms of resource security and wealth distribution if this design is replicated?
These questions are asked, and then the designs are evaluated to inform the OSE team which paths to pursue or follow up with. The goal is to pick out the elements that OSE wants to replicate or work with, and decide to not follow certain other paths. What not to follow is as important as what to follow - and this inight is gained by filtering through OSE Specifications.