Technology is fundamentally a means to achieve what is considered valuable or important for human beings in an effective and efficient manner. It does not itself determine what is valuable; rather, that decision lies outside the scope of technology and is a matter of human values and ethics
. This perspective emphasizes that technology serves as an instrument or tool to realize human goals, but the goals themselves-what is truly valuable-must be defined by human judgment, often guided by value education. Without a clear understanding of what is valuable, technology can be aimless and potentially misused, leading to constructive or destructive outcomes
. Philosophically, some thinkers like Martin Heidegger challenge the simple view of technology as just a means to an end, arguing that modern technology shapes our worldview and way of being in the world, a concept he calls "enframing." This worldview can limit our thinking by framing everything as a resource to be optimized through technological solutions. However, Heidegger also suggests that awareness of this can open the way to a freer relationship with technology
. In summary, technology is primarily a means to achieve ends defined by human values. The determination of what is valuable is a separate, essential task that guides the appropriate use and development of technology. This underscores the importance of integrating value education with technical education to ensure technology serves human welfare and ethical goals effectively
