Aspects and advances in science, technology and innovation

Abstract

This work checks and applies some concepts and relations between knowledge, research and development, and later, between science, technology, innovation and society. It constitutes a general approximation, where knowledge is seen as an integrated process that begins with the amazement and curiosity, is built through investigation and grows in multiple basic and applied scientific disciplines, which innovate and advance towards development and social, cultural and economic well-being. In the light of certain inventions and discoveries, and of names and notable figures of knowledge, are discussed aspects, advances and perspectives of a culture based on knowledge, information and globalization.