Technological determinism is a reductionist concept that implies that technology is self-evident and shapes the identity of any given society. While this concept is subsequently compelling because it is rather one-dimensional, the ways in which we interact with technology are determined by several factors, rather than the technologies themselves. Technological determinism is a concept that does not give credence to human capabilities, and for this reason it does not hold up. The technology itself is prescribed an identity through factors such as necessity, competition and suitability; which of course are all circumstantial. This article will define technological determinism and explore how far it can be taken. This paper will also discuss its application in the context of changes and developments in Canadian media and whether or not technology is the main force behind the change. Ultimately discrediting the ridiculous concept in general. Categorically speaking, reductionism is an approach to understanding the nature of complex things by reducing them to the interactions of their parts, or to simpler or more fundamental things (Princeton). Technological determinism fits perfectly into this. Simplifying such a complex relationship as that between society and technology means attenuating/or discrediting the many different factors that contribute to the roots of this relationship. These modes of adoption include both the social and political aspects of our daily lives. Within these two categories are factors such as the circumstance of production. This essentially depends on whether the production of a technology is accidental or is the result of a specific need, want, or desire. Other modes of adoption include: potential use, social… half paper… had to be made easier, and the Internet was invented so that information could be easily shared with the click of a button. However, technology isn't just about nuts and bolts. Consider the formation of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Liberties; this document was drawn up out of necessity to legislate on fundamental rights and freedoms. These rights and freedoms needed to be outlined so that a violation of rights could be cited and corrected in court. We saw this concept mainly in the transition from the oral age of ancient Greece to the literate age of ancient Rome. This transition period formed the foundation of our judicial structure today, and without it modern civilization could no longer exist. The Charter of Rights and Freedoms, as well as the Constitution, were both formed by the need for law and order.