The development of science and technology and the role of social environment Science and technology is the product of society, and its occurrence and development can only be explained in the social background. The science and technology of any society develops and changes under certain social and historical conditions, and is always interrelated, interactive and mutually causal with social politics, economy, culture and the overall scientific ability of society. Modern science and technology is not only a system of knowledge and skills, but also a social and cultural activity, a social undertaking and a social organization system. 2. The role of social economy in the development of science and technology (1) Production practice is the basis of the development of science and technology; (2) Social and economic conditions determine the level, scale and speed of scientific and technological development.