Prelude: Human Input
Think of the The Lord’s Technology as people. Us. Human Beings in particular, but the noun version of the word “technology” can cover a lot of ground. If we are a technology, but we are not sure what our purpose is, what does that mean? Was the technology designed to figure out its operating parameters, mission, goals, paths, etc. Or is its purpose hidden until acted upon by another command, process, etc.? This is a new branch in LTEC. A conjoining of humanity and the technological mission we were designed for.
From that thought – this was created.
v0.1 – The Human Technology Problem
LTEC Human Technology Research v0.1
1. Research Premise
Human beings can be examined as complex adaptive systems possessing biological architecture, information-processing capabilities, learning mechanisms, memory, self-regulation, agency, social coordination, technological extension, and the capacity to modify both themselves and their environments.
This research program adopts technology as an analytical construct for examining humanity without presupposing the origin, designer, purpose, or ultimate objective of the human system.
If the human being is treated as a technology, what can be inferred about its architecture, operating parameters, capabilities, constraints, objective functions, developmental processes, and possible purpose when the system itself does not possess direct access to a complete design specification?
The research program does not assume that humanity was intentionally designed. Intentional design, evolutionary emergence, self-constructed purpose, transcendent purpose, and other explanatory models remain hypotheses subject to different evidentiary standards.
2. Central Research Question
Are human beings technologies designed to execute a mission, technologies designed to discover a mission, technologies capable of constructing their own mission, or components of a larger system whose purpose cannot be completely inferred from the perspective of the individual?
This question defines the initial LTEC Human Technology research domain.
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Published by Michael Lance Whisenant, PhD
I am a strategic thinker who lives at the intersection of technology, people, and systems. My background spans learning technologies, information security, research, and business, and I am at my best when I am solving complex problems, building bridges between organizations, and turning ideas into structured, real-world solutions. In practice, that has meant designing and supporting digital ecosystems, working across IT, security, and operations to make tools actually work for people. I work extensively in Microsoft 365, including Entra ID, Intune, Security, and Exchange, managing access, policies, compliance, and integrations to keep environments both usable and secure. I have implemented information security policies, led risk assessments, and responded to incidents, while also collaborating with stakeholders to streamline workflows, introduce AI-driven tools, and improve the way teams teach, learn, and work. I am comfortable sitting with messy systems, mapping them out, and then building processes and solutions that are clear, reliable, and scalable.
I hold a PhD in Learning Technologies, and that research mindset shapes how I approach everything. I ask good questions, gather evidence, map systems, and make thoughtful decisions. I have published and presented on technology, education, and human performance, and I continue to study how people learn, adapt, and make decisions in tech-heavy environments. I am comfortable moving between strategic planning and hands-on execution, whether that involves refining a process, architecting a solution with IT, or building a narrative that brings others on board.
Looking ahead, I am interested in roles and ventures where I can combine strategy, research, information technology, problem solving, and marketing to grow something meaningful. I bring energy, clear thinking, and the ability to connect the right people and opportunities, whether that is inside an institution, across a region, or in a new business venture.
Research interests: technology proficiency, information security, technology-based learning environments, connectivism, artificial intelligence, machine learning, human resilience, human performance improvement, ethics, human cognition, and human–computer interaction.
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