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 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the internet promise for society?

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

What legal challenges did Aaron Swartz face?

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

What was one of Aaron Swartz's notable contributions?

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

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