What did the Romans think about new technology?

1. What did the Romans think of technology?
2. How did technology affect the Romans?
3. Did the Romans have advanced technology?
4. What did Romans think of the future?

What did the Romans think of technology?

The Romans did not see technological advancement as the the most important criterion for the well-being and sophistication of a society the same way that we moderns might do.

How did technology affect the Romans?

The Romans adopted, improved, and developed military technologies for foot soldiers, cavalry, and siege weapons for land and sea environments. In addition to military engineering, the Romans also made significant contributions to medicine medical technologies, particularly in surgery.

Did the Romans have advanced technology?

Thousands of years after its collapse, ancient Rome is well known for its ingenious engineering tactics and advanced technology.

What did Romans think of the future?

Most Romans thought of their future as unending conquest over the rest of the world, which meant steadily improving quality of life for the long-time inhabitants of the Empire. When it came to "innovation" from a technology perspective, again the Romans saw themselves as part of a tradition.