DIGITAL AGE

What is Digital Age?

The Digital Age, often known as the Information Age, refers to a
historical era and information technology-based economy originating
in the twentieth century. It is marked by a rapid transition from the
industrialized economy brought about by the Industrial Revolution to
a knowledge-based economy.
Digital Age Timeline
1940s: this was the beginning of the discipline of information
science.
Late 1940s: universities, the military, and companies created
computer systems to digitally copy and automate previously done
mathematical operations by hand.
1970s: the Altair Microcomputer Kit, the first home computer, was
released. The video game console, the first coin-operated video games,
and the heyday of arcade video games all came into existence.
Digital Age Timeline
1980s: computers entered semi-ubiquity (almost everywhere) as
people brought them into homes, businesses, and industries.
Late 1980s - 1990s: Tim Berners-Lee invented the World Wide Web,
which became publicly accessible. The Internet quickly spread,
entered popular culture, and many companies mentioned websites in
their advertisements. Despite their invention, phones were not widely
used.
Digital Age Timeline
2000s: cell phones outpaced phones of the 90s in terms of
technological advancement and became as commonplace as
computers. Text messaging exploded in popularity. The developing
world became heavily involved in the digital revolution.
2010s to the present: both smartphone use and console ownership
increased in popularity. The number of individuals using the Internet
expanded dramatically over time, reaching 63.5% of the global
population today.1 The use of cloud computing became widespread.
Culture and Technology in
Digital Age
There are two broad forms of culture in sociology: material and
nonmaterial culture.

Objects or possessions belonging to a group of people are referred to

as material culture. In contrast, nonmaterial culture refers to a
society's ideas, attitudes, and values.
Culture and Technology in
Digital Age
Technology is at the heart of a group's material culture. In its most basic
form, technology is comparable to tools. In a broader sense, technology
also refers to the abilities or methods required to create and employ those
tools.
Technology's sociological impact extends well beyond the tool itself - it
shapes the nonmaterial culture of a people. How individuals think and
interact with one another changes along with the technological
advancements within a group.
Cultural Lag in the Digital
Age
The phrase 'cultural lag' was first used by
sociologist William Ogburn (1922). Ogburn intended
this to convey the idea that not all aspects of a culture
evolve at the same rate. Other aspects of a culture lag
behind when one aspect changes.
Technology and Cultural
Diffusion
Although contact with other groups and tribes has usually been limited, people
throughout history have always shared knowledge and adopted ideas they
deemed desirable.
This process is known as cultural diffusion, and, in contemporary society, it
has been occurring at an unprecedented rate thanks to modern travel and
communications. People can travel worldwide and access international media
and different cultures that they would never have otherwise.
New Technology and Society

The phrase "new technology" mostly refers to these advances. The printing
press was a novel invention in the year 500. Computers, satellites, and the
Internet are the three main components of modern technology for us.
New Technology and Society

New Technological Networks

This is the result of the dramatic evolution of communications. Face-to-face

speaking or written notes passed from person to person used to be some of the
only means of communication. Today, we can message, call, learn about
world events in real time, and access all forms of media in a matter of
moments.
New Technology and Society

Mobility Due to New Technology

Digital tools and the internet have allowed us to carry out activities
such as employment or social engagement from any location while
remaining mobile, e.g., remote working. Where international travel
used to be extremely difficult and/or inaccessible, it is now possible
for almost anyone to travel the entire world in a few hours, thanks
to affordable and widely available air travel.
New Technology and Society

Consumerization Due to New Technology

In the past, businesses typically purchased equipment that was unreachable

for the average customer. For instance, the first computers were extremely
expensive mainframes and supercomputers.
As the years passed, consumer-level computers improved to the point where
businesses stopped using specialized business computers in favor of consumer
models. Numerous businesses are likely to experience this consumerization
process.
New Technology and Society

Security Concerns Due to New Technology

Information security is becoming almost as crucial as physical

security as economies, society, companies, and people grow more
and more reliant on technology. The rapid speed of progress in
information technology also tends to expose technologies to
cybercrime and cyber warfare
Privacy in the Digital Age
Digital technology can do a lot of good. It can act as an effective tool for
enhancing human development and significantly contribute to the promotion
and defense of human rights.

Data is everywhere, and its growth is exponential due to increased internet

usage, the development of cloud technologies, and our increasing reliance on
smart devices (not just smartphones - cars and watches, for example). Data-
intensive technologies help to create a digital environment where states and
businesses can increasingly follow, analyze, forecast, and even affect people's
behavior to a previously unheard-of degree.
ICT and its role in Social
Change
The use of information and communication technology (ICT) can help
bring about social change by providing new ways for people to
communicate and collaborate. ICT can also help connect people with the
resources they need to effect change.
The Role Of ICT In Social
Change
The impact of information and communication technology (ICT) on social
change is undeniable. ICT has revolutionized the way we communicate,
interact, and conduct business. It has also played a significant role in promoting
social change by empowering individuals and communities.
ICT can help in social change by providing access to information and
knowledge, facilitating communication and collaboration, and supporting
community organizing and activism.
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