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Science, Technology and Society Information Age  Information Revolution Also known as “the digital revolution” Refers to the rapid technological changes and advancements that have transformed how information is created, accessed, stored, and shared in...

Science, Technology and Society Information Age  Information Revolution Also known as “the digital revolution” Refers to the rapid technological changes and advancements that have transformed how information is created, accessed, stored, and shared in modern society  Information Revolution This revolution has had a deep impact on nearly every aspect of human life, from the way we communicate and work to how we entertain ourselves and access knowledge Information Revolution COMMUNICATION MESSENGER TELEGRAM VIBER  The first widely adopted video Information conferencing software was Skype, Revolution which was launched in 2003. In 2012, 250 Million were recorded as COMMUNICATION connected users GOOGLE MEET ZOOM SKYPE  SixDegrees.com (launched in 1997) - Information Considered the first true social networking Revolution site, allowing users to create profiles, list friends, and navigate connections. COMMUNICATION FACEBOOK SIXDEGREES  The first mobile phone capable of easily Information sending SMS text messages was the Nokia Revolution 2010, which was released in January 1994. In 1990s, a SIM card costs around ₱1,000 COMMUNICATION IPHONE NOKIA 3310 NOKIA 2010 Information Revolution COMMUNICATION The first handheld mobile phone was demonstrated by Martin Cooper of Motorola in New York City on April 3, 1973, using a handset weighing about 2 kilograms. This prototype was not commercially Motorola DynaTAC 1ST Mobilephone launched until October 1983 in the U.S. 1983 and was nicknamed "the Brick" Information Revolution The first recognizable version of what we consider the telephone fax was invented in COMMUNICATION 1964 by the Xerox company Fax, short for facsimile, is the telephonic transmission of scanned printed material (text and images) to a printer or other output device. The original document is scanned, converted into a bitmap, and then transmitted through the telephone system in the form of audio-frequency tones. FAX MACHINE Information Revolution Pager is a device that receives and displays alphanumeric or voice messages. COMMUNICATION Operates as part of a paging system with transmitters or base stations and mobile user pagers. the first true pager device was patented by Al Gross in 1949 and used by New York City's Jewish Hospital starting in 1950 In 1959, Motorola coined the term "pager" and introduced the first commercially available model PAGER  A telegraph key is a device used to send Morse code Information messages over a telegraph system. Revolution Morse code is a method of communication that uses a series of dots and dashes to represent letters, numbers, and punctuation marks. It was developed in the 1830s by COMMUNICATION Samuel Morse and Alfred Vail for use with the electromagnetic telegraph TELEGRAPH KEY SMOKE SIGNALS MORSE CODE & TELEGRAPH KEY 1830 POST MAIL SYSTEM PIGEON POST 1840s PAGER 1950 EMAIL FAX MACHINE TELEPHONE 1971 1964 1876 TIMELINE OF PROGRESS IN COMMUNICATION Motorola DynaTAC NOKIA 2010 SOCIAL VIDEO- 1ST Mobilephone 1ST SMS NETWORKING CONFERENCING 1983 1994 1997 2003 Information Revolution ENTERTAINMENT 1877 the phonograph was invented by Thomas Edison enabled recording and playback of sound Gramophone records, using a similar mechanical method, became popular in the PHONOGRAPH late 19th and early 20th centuries. Information Revolution ENTERTAINMENT Beginning in 1895, Guglielmo Marconi developed the first practical radio communication systems using these transmitters, and radio began to be used commercially around 1900. RADIO Information Revolution ENTERTAINMENT In 1927, at the age of 21, Philo Farnsworth successfully demonstrated the the first fully functional and complete all-electronic television system in San Francisco. 1941 Television broadcasting began in the United States, bringing visual TELEVISION entertainment into homes.  Information Revolution MAGNETIC RECORDING was developed in the 1930s, allowing for ENTERTAINMENT easier recording and playback of audio. 1963: The compact cassette tape was introduced, providing a portable and rewritable audio format. 1975: The Betamax videocassette recorder was launched, allowing consumers to record and play back video. 1976: The VHS videocassette format was introduced, becoming the dominant home video standard. MAGNETIC RECORDING Information Revolution ENTERTAINMENT The first optical sound-on-film technology was demonstrated in the 1920s, allowing audio to be recorded directly on movie film. Compact discs (CDs) and digital versatile discs (DVDs), using laser-read optical storage, were introduced in the 1980s and 1990s. OPTICAL RECORDINGS TIMELINE OF PROGRESS IN ENTERTAINMENT Key Drivers of the Information Revolution Key Drivers of the Information Revolution 1. Computers and Microprocessors The invention and rapid development of computers, microprocessors, and digital storage technologies laid the foundation for the information age. Key Drivers of the Information Revolution 2. The Internet The creation and widespread adoption of the internet, a global network of interconnected computer networks, enabled the instant sharing and access of information worldwide. Key Drivers of the Information Revolution 3. Smartphones and Mobile Devices The rise of smartphones, tablets, and other mobile computing devices put powerful information and communication tools in the hands of billions of people around the world Key Drivers of the Information Revolution 4. Digitization The conversion of analog information (such as text, images, and audio) into digital formats that can be easily stored, transmitted, and processed by computers has been a critical enabler of the information revolution. Challenges and Concerns Challenges and Concerns 1. Information Overload The vast amount of information available can be overwhelming and make it difficult to separate fact from fiction or to identify reliable sources of information.  Challenges and Concerns 2. Misinformation and Disinformation The ease of sharing information online has enabled the rapid spread of false or misleading information, which can have serious consequences for individuals and society. Challenges and Concerns 3. Privacy and Security The collection and use of personal data by governments and corporations has raised concerns about privacy rights and data security. Challenges and Concerns 4. Digital Divide Access to digital technologies and the internet is not evenly distributed, leading to disparities in access to information and opportunities.