January 29- Aaron Swartz and Information Society Quiz
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What role did Aaron Swartz play in the development of the webfeed format RSS?

  • He was a major contributor to its development (correct)
  • He opposed the development of RSS
  • He was not involved in the development
  • He only had a minor role in its development

    • How is the Information Society defined?

  • A society that completely disregards information
  • A society where industrial activities dominate over information-related activities
  • A society where information has no economic or cultural significance
  • A society where information plays a central role in various activities (correct)

    • In what way is knowledge viewed in post-industrial societies?

  • As a key factor in the economy (correct)
  • As irrelevant in the service sector
  • As detrimental to societal progress
  • As insignificant and unnecessary for economic growth

    • What led to the decline of agricultural-based economies in post-industrial societies?

    <p>Rise of the service sector</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the internet promise for society?

    <p>Equalization through access and power for all</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What legal challenges did Aaron Swartz face?

    <p>Charged with wire fraud and potential prison time</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is the shift from industrial to knowledge-based economies emphasized?

    <p>By highlighting knowledge as a crucial factor in contemporary societies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was one of Aaron Swartz's notable contributions?

    <p>'Hacktivism' in online activism organizations</p> Signup and view all the answers

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