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Which term describes the theory that technological development is the primary driver of societal change?
Which term describes the theory that technological development is the primary driver of societal change?
- Technological determinism (correct)
- Information Society
- Knowledge workers
- Standardization theory
In the context of the Information Society, what is the key feature that has led to the rise of knowledge workers?
In the context of the Information Society, what is the key feature that has led to the rise of knowledge workers?
- Increased globalization
- Technological determinism
- Growing importance of information (correct)
- Emphasis on physical labor
How does the USB standard contribute to the Information Society?
How does the USB standard contribute to the Information Society?
- Restricts technological progress
- Impacts cultural practices
- Enhances user convenience and interoperability (correct)
- Promotes physical labor over knowledge work
What does the concept of 'standardization' aim to achieve in the contemporary world?
What does the concept of 'standardization' aim to achieve in the contemporary world?
Why is 'technological determinism' a subject of study in the Information Society?
Why is 'technological determinism' a subject of study in the Information Society?
Which factor characterizes the Information Society according to the text provided?
Which factor characterizes the Information Society according to the text provided?
How does the USB standard exemplify the concept of 'standards and standardization' discussed in the text?
How does the USB standard exemplify the concept of 'standards and standardization' discussed in the text?
What is the main point of the first assumption mentioned in the text?
What is the main point of the first assumption mentioned in the text?
In the context of the text, what does the term 'knowledge work' primarily refer to?
In the context of the text, what does the term 'knowledge work' primarily refer to?
How does the text describe the relationship between knowledge work and physical labor?
How does the text describe the relationship between knowledge work and physical labor?
Why is the model of sweeping social change caused by a single technological innovation considered faulty?
Why is the model of sweeping social change caused by a single technological innovation considered faulty?
Which of the following best summarizes the example of the internet provided in the text?
Which of the following best summarizes the example of the internet provided in the text?
How does the text describe the relationship between technological and social innovations?
How does the text describe the relationship between technological and social innovations?
Which phrase best captures the criticism leveled at the model of sweeping social change caused by a single technological innovation?
Which phrase best captures the criticism leveled at the model of sweeping social change caused by a single technological innovation?
