14 Questions
Which term describes the theory that technological development is the primary driver of societal change?
Technological determinism
In the context of the Information Society, what is the key feature that has led to the rise of knowledge workers?
Growing importance of information
How does the USB standard contribute to the Information Society?
Enhances user convenience and interoperability
What does the concept of 'standardization' aim to achieve in the contemporary world?
Ensure uniform technical specifications for compatibility, safety, and quality
Why is 'technological determinism' a subject of study in the Information Society?
To assess the impact of technology on societal changes
Which factor characterizes the Information Society according to the text provided?
Rise of knowledge workers
How does the USB standard exemplify the concept of 'standards and standardization' discussed in the text?
It establishes uniform technical requirements for product compatibility and quality
What is the main point of the first assumption mentioned in the text?
Knowledge work has become more important than physical labor in the Information Society.
In the context of the text, what does the term 'knowledge work' primarily refer to?
Management and production of information
How does the text describe the relationship between knowledge work and physical labor?
The balance between knowledge work and physical labor varies across different economies.
Why is the model of sweeping social change caused by a single technological innovation considered faulty?
It oversimplifies the complex process of societal transformation.
Which of the following best summarizes the example of the internet provided in the text?
The internet's transformative impact resulted from various technological, regulatory, and cultural factors.
How does the text describe the relationship between technological and social innovations?
Social changes result from complex interactions between multiple technological and social innovations.
Which phrase best captures the criticism leveled at the model of sweeping social change caused by a single technological innovation?
"Single-factor" explanations oversimplify societal change processes.
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