CHAPTER V: THE INFORMATION AGE

THINK ABOUT THESE QUESTIONS:

Directions: Answer the questions and Activities based on the topic discussed and
understanding.

1. Who are the contributors of the technological advances of the Information Age?
Galileo, Copernicus, Isaac Newton, and the Father of the Information Age, Claud Shannon.
2. Aside from communication, what other aspects of society is/ are being influenced in the Information
Age?
Reputation. People currently supply unsolicited, inaccurate information that they refer to as "facts,"
particularly in the areas of psychotherapy, mental diseases, trauma responses, and similar topics. These
folks, for example, use a social media network called Tiktok to convey their message. Not only do the
majority of them lack a degree or a Ph.D, but they are simply ordinary people who exploit these issues
to talk while filming themselves and claiming to be
"experts" for the sake of fame or "clout." In the comfort of their own homes, anyone may now be a
therapist, a doctor, or a neuroscientist, with a significant increase in followers.
3. What other technological advancements can possibly be developed in the future?
AI developments, holographic style of learning in the premises of institutions such as schools, medical
facilities, corporate settings, and so on, medical advancements that will equip the world of medicine in
order to extend humanity's life span. That is only the tip of the iceberg in terms of concepts.
4. Which Generation do you belong that a kind of science technology existed? Please explain it.
I was born in the age when the walkman was first introduced.
The Sony Walkman was the first, must-have portable cassette player before the iPod practically
decimated an entire industry.
5. What can you say about you being a human that is using technology in so many ways?
It's wonderful to be able to use technology in so many different ways. I'm fortunate to be one of them,
but I must use technology responsibly and restrict myself when using it for health reasons.
6. What is your meaning of Data?
Data is information that has been gathered for a certain purpose.
7. What kind of Society you are in right now. And explain the culture you have (with technology or
not)
People continue to be narcissists in our culture, but on the good side, people have learned to accept one
another.
Despite abuses and animosity, other minorities are getting greater respect than before.
8. How long do you use your computer? Or a Computer? Does this technology helps you find an
important information?I spend 18 hours on my pc. I work two jobs: a full-time job that lasts 9 hours, a
part-time job that lasts 5 hours, and online school that lasts 4 hours. This technology not only allows
me to access knowledge, but it also allows me to support my family financially.
9. What do you know about the World Wide Web?
The World Wide Web (also known as WWW, W3, or the Web) is an interconnected system of public
webpages that may be accessed over the Internet.
10. Why do you think that it is right that human evolve into using technologies?
These technologies have already had a substantial impact on life patterns, resulting in a rapid standard
evolution.
People of all physical abilities and talents can live healthy and productive lives, allowing their mental
DNA to mutate and produce superior results.