Hero of Alexander, a mathematician who lived in Rome, invented a steam engine in the first century CE. What does this say about William Ogburn's theory of technological determinism?

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The fact that a steam engine was invented in the first century CE, by a mathematician who lived in Rome, suggests that technological determinism cannot always explain social change. It shows that technological advancements can occur without necessarily leading to significant societal transformation.

Hero of Alexander, a Mathematician Who Lived in Rome, Invented