Economic Problems of the Anticipation of Technology Development

The aim of this paper is to interest scientific circles in the issue of the present level of technology development. The author thinks that it is absolutely indispensable to do research on the anticipation of further development in this scope of human activity.

This issue constitutes an important problem of our civilisation. The author has published many results of the research within this scope. This research has been carried out for 18 years. On its basis the author has introduced the notion of "The System of Instrumental Civilization" (SIC). This system deals with technical objects production and technology development. Moreover, it deals with the production of services, e.g. banking services. It develops more and more rapidly because of the progress of globalisation. It works on the principle of competition among its particular elements. It is very important that the system remains independent of the considerations on global economy. The development of the system is based on technical problems. Engineers are required to develop new technologies, which are to serve new production. The way the development of technology is realised is also essential. Technical objects are designed. The essence of designing is to make use of experience and practical examinations. A new technical object undergoes some trials. Additionally, its performance in practice is also to be tested.