Medicine-technology and culture: historical interactions

This article examines the enduring relationship between medicine, technology, and culture, highlighting how historical, social, and cultural conditions have shaped the development of medical knowledge and practice. From Hippocratic medicine and early technological innovations in antiquity to the contemporary era of digital medicine, artificial intelligence, and robotic surgery, the study analyzes the interactions that have influenced both therapeutic methods and the perception of disease and health. Special emphasis is placed on the role of culture as a framework for interpreting and integrating technological advancements, as well as on the ethical and humanistic dimensions emerging at the intersection of medicine and technology. Through a historical and interdisciplinary approach, the article demonstrates that medical progress is not merely a technological achievement but the result of a continuous dialogue among science, society, and culture.