Feb 14- Gutenberg Myth and Social Change Quiz
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In the context of the Gutenberg myth, what does the document suggest about social change?

  • Social change is solely driven by technological innovations.
  • Social change can be attributed to historical events only.
  • Social change is completely unpredictable.
  • Social change is a complex process influenced by multiple factors. (correct)
  • According to the document, why does the concept of an Information Society pose challenges to understanding societal development?

  • It is difficult to distinguish an Information Society from traditional societies.
  • Information Society does not impact societal development at all.
  • It is easy to define an Information Society based on single criteria.
  • Defining an Information Society based on various aspects raises questions about societal evolution. (correct)
  • How does the Control Revolution differ from the Industrial Revolution?

  • The Control Revolution was a political revolution while the Industrial Revolution was a social revolution.
  • The Control Revolution aimed for societal change while the Industrial Revolution was about economic growth.
  • The Control Revolution focused on technology while the Industrial Revolution focused on information.
  • The Control Revolution emphasized information management after technological advancements from the Industrial Revolution. (correct)
  • What aspect of societal change does the Gutenberg myth challenge?

    <p>The notion that technological innovations are the sole drivers of social change.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What questions does Webster raise about the shift to an Information Society?

    <p>Whether the shift to an Information Society is a recent phenomenon or a matter of degree.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the Control Revolution relate to the need for information management?

    <p>The Control Revolution emerged due to advancements in technology that required managing and manipulating information.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What key factor distinguishes societal change in relation to technological innovations according to the document?

    <p>Adaptation of technologies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the driving force behind the evolution of tools of control from the 19th to the 20th century?

    <p>Increasing complexity of societal needs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes the transition in control mechanisms from the 19th to the 20th century?

    <p>From basic organizational technologies to computer-based calculations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What major impact do new technologies have on global communication in the Information Society?

    <p>Enhanced digital distribution</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what ways do new technologies contribute to innovative uses of information in business in the Information Society?

    <p>By enabling creative data utilization</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the evolution of tools of control suggest about societal needs?

    <p>Societal needs for control are becoming more complex</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do new technologies affect the relationship between control mechanisms and societal development?

    <p>New technologies enhance societal development through more efficient control mechanisms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What fundamental theme remains consistent despite technological advancements in information management and control?

    <p>'The need for information management and control' theme</p> Signup and view all the answers

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