Do it yourself (DIY) is a term used to describe building, modifying, or repairing something without the help of experts or professionals. The phrase "do it yourself" came into common use in the 1950s to refer to home improvement projects that people could choose to complete independently. In recent years, the term DIY has taken on a broader meaning that covers a wide range of skills. DIY is associated with the international alternative rock, punk rock and indie rock music scenes; indymedia networks, pirate radio stations and zine communities. In this context, DIY is linked to the Arts and Crafts movement, as it offers an alternative to modern consumer culture's emphasis on relying on others to meet needs. The abbreviation DIY is also widely used in the military as a way to teach commanders (from here as well as from this YouTube video clip) or other types of units to take responsibility, so that they are able to do things from alone just as preparation for their work. own future. The dynamic association between culture and technology means that technologies also change the cultures that use them regularly. Presumably, this change in culture is for the better at least for the foreseeable future, otherwise there would be no reason to use new technology, which is constantly developing. However, humans have a tendency to focus on short-term benefits without thinking about long-term consequences. It is debatable whether the inability to predict how technologies will “shift” culture is the result of a biological inclination to overlook long-term problems or an inability to understand and predict all conceivable consequences. [1] Sometimes technologies bring about cultural changes that become inefficient in the long term....... middle of paper ......ee of technology." Indira Gandhi National Center for the Arts. Web. 11 April 2012. .3. "Acton Institute. 11 April 2012. "Understanding Society". 2012. "Terra Nova".. 2012. .