The aim of this course is to provide students with a broad knowledge of modern technology, in an effort to stimulate their imagination to construct a world with better prospects. Humans have existed for more than 3 million years. However, surveys have shown that due to the derivation of DNA and increased brain size, humans have undergone significant change in the last ten thousand years. Humans evolved from being hunters and gatherers to form agricultural societies. Moreover, after the industrial revolution of the 17th century, human civilization and activity has grown exponentially. Now we are living in the most comfortable material based environment in human history, and our average lifespan has significantly surpassed our ancestors of ten thousand years ago. However, if we don’t proceed carefully, we could also be the most destructible species on earth, not only threatening the existence of other creatures but also obscuring mankind's survival. Therefore, from a chronological view, the development of an agricultural society and modern technology may not be as positive as we typically consider. In this course, we will examine the development of modern technology from various points of view, including concepts of optical electricity; information technology; transportation technology; renewable energy and energy policies; micro-electro-mechanics and Nano materials; environmental technology and earth science; agriculture and biotechnology. Survey the advantages and disadvantages caused by their progress, try to mitigate their side effects, and focus on the brink crises of food; water and energy. Only when we can effectively control the pace of modern technology, may our offspring share a bright future.