Information Revolution (STS)

INFORMATION REVOLUTION

The information revolution transformed how we access and share knowledge, from limited libraries to instantly connected digital worlds.

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Printing Press

INFORMATION REVOLUTION

The information revolution transformed how we access and share knowledge, from limited libraries to instantly connected digital worlds.

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Video Tape/Video Recorder

INFORMATION REVOLUTION

The information revolution transformed how we access and share knowledge, from limited libraries to instantly connected digital worlds.

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Telephone

INFORMATION REVOLUTION

The information revolution transformed how we access and share knowledge, from limited libraries to instantly connected digital worlds.

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Wi-Fi (Wireless Fidelity)

INFORMATION REVOLUTION

INFORMATION REVOLUTION

The information revolution transformed how we access and share knowledge, from limited libraries to instantly connected digital worlds.

The information revolution transformed how we access and share knowledge, from limited libraries to instantly connected digital worlds.

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Transistors

INFORMATION REVOLUTION

The information revolution transformed how we access and share knowledge, from limited libraries to instantly connected digital worlds.

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Fiber Optic Cable

INFORMATION REVOLUTION

The information revolution transformed how we access and share knowledge, from limited libraries to instantly connected digital worlds.

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Phonograph

INFORMATION REVOLUTION

The information revolution transformed how we access and share knowledge, from limited libraries to instantly connected digital worlds.

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Morse code

INFORMATION REVOLUTION

The information revolution transformed how we access and share knowledge, from limited libraries to instantly connected digital worlds.

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Kinetograph

INFORMATION REVOLUTION

The information revolution transformed how we access and share knowledge, from limited libraries to instantly connected digital worlds.

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Microprocessor

INFORMATION REVOLUTION

The information revolution transformed how we access and share knowledge, from limited libraries to instantly connected digital worlds.

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Writing (Cueneiform)

INFORMATION REVOLUTION

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First Computer Mouse

INFORMATION REVOLUTION

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Reflecting Telescope

INFORMATION REVOLUTION

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WWW (World Wide Web)

INFORMATION REVOLUTION

The information revolution transformed how we access and share knowledge, from limited libraries to instantly connected digital worlds.

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Apple II

Microprocessor

1871

Proponent or Advocate or inventor: Marcian "Ted" Hoff Function: The Microprocessor is a small, integrated circuit that contains the functions of a central processing unit (CPU) of a computer. It performs arithmetic, logic, and control operations on data, making it the brain of a computer or a robot. It accepts binary data as input, processes it according to instructions stored in its memory, and provides results as output. How it Transformed the Society: Allowing everyone to have more accessible devices that transform the way we learn, work, communicate, and entertain ourselves.

Printing Press

1440

Proponent or Advocate or Inventor: Johannes GutenbergFunction: A machine by which text and images are transferred from movable type to paper or other media by means of ink. How it transformed the society: The printing press revolutionized society by standardizing language, spreading ideas, increasing literacy, and growing the printing industry.

Apple II

1977

Proponent or Advocate or Inventor: Steve Wozniak and Steve Jobs Function: One of the earliest mass-produced microcomputers, designed for home and personal use. It featured color graphics, a built-in BASIC programming language interpreter, and expansion slots for adding peripherals like printers and disk drives.How it transformed society: It was instrumental in bringing computing out of the realm of hobbyists and into homes, schools, and businesses. Its user-friendly design and accessible programming capabilities helped spark the home computer revolution, laying the foundation for the modern computing era.

Telephone

1876

Proponent or Advocate/Inventor: Alexander Graham Bell Function: Used to transmit voice conversations, allowing people to talk to each other when they're not all in the same place. How it Transformed the Society: The invention of the telephone had a profound and lasting impact on society. It revolutionized communication by allowing people to connect with each other in real-time over long distances. This breakthrough not only improved personal relationships but also transformed business practices and societal functioning.

Fiber Optic Cable

1960

Proponent or Advocate or Inventor: Charles Kuen KaoFunction: Its function was to transfer data using very thin glass fibers using light signals, which allowed for much larger bandwidths and longer transmissions than were possible using standard copper cables. How it Transformed the Society: This revolutionized the way individuals work, study, and engage with the outside world by making it possible for an increasing number of applications that utilize data such as global communication, high-speed internet access, and streaming video to develop.

Wi-Fi (Wireless Fidelity)

Late 20th Century

Proponent or Advocate or Inventor: John O'Sullivan, John Deane, Terry Percival, Diet Ostry, and Graham Daniels.Function: Enables electronic devices to connect to the internet or communicate with each other wirelessly within a particular range using radio waves. It allows for wireless networking, enabling devices such as computers, smartphones, tablets, and IoT devices How it Transformed the Society: Wi-Fi technology has revolutionized how people connect to the internet and communicate with each other. Its widespread adoption has led to increased accessibility to information, communication, and entertainment.

Morse code

1830

Proponent or Advocate or Inventor: Samuel Morse Function: This Invention allowed complex messages or information to be relayed easily over the long distance. How it Transformed the Society: The invention or discovery of morse served as the foundation of today's advanced communication technologies as this is the first basis of an efficient transmission of messages over long distance.

Reflecting Telescope

1668

Proponent or Advocate or Inventor: Isaac Newton Function: The reflecting telescope uses mirrors instead of lenses to gather and focus light. A primary concave mirror gathers light and reflects it to a secondary mirror, which then directs the light to an eyepiece for viewing. This design eliminates chromatic aberration present in refracting telescopes and allows for larger apertures. How it Transformed the Society: Isaac Newton's invention of the reflecting telescope revolutionized astronomy by providing a clearer and more detailed view of celestial objects. This advancement allowed astronomers to observe distant stars, galaxies, and nebulae with greater precision, leading to discoveries that expanded our understanding of the universe. The reflecting telescope's design also laid the groundwork for future developments in telescope technology, paving the way for larger and more powerful instruments used in modern astronomy.

Phonograph

1877

Proponent or Advocate or Inventor: Thomas Edison Function: The first machine that used the needles to reproduce a recorded sound and one for playback. How it Transformed the Society: Phonograph is the first machine that was able to record a sound which is why it altered the perception of people to music. This discovery paved the way in today's or in the emergence of modern music.

World Wide Web

1989

Proponent or Advocate or Inventor: Tim Berners-LeeFunction: System of interlinked hypertext documents accessed via the Internet. It allows users to navigate between web pages by clicking on hyperlinks and has become the primary means of accessing information on the internet. How it transformed society: Revolutionized communication, commerce, and information access on a global scale. It enabled easy sharing and access to information, fostering collaboration, innovation, and knowledge dissemination. It transformed industries such as publishing, entertainment, and education, and facilitated the rise of e-commerce, social media, and online services, profoundly shaping modern society.

Kinetograph

1891

Proponent or Advocate or Inventor: Thomas Edison Function: A device that strung together a series of photographs to make images appear as if they were moving which allowed Individuals back then to watch short films. How it Transformed the Society: This invention of Thomas Edison altered the way people perceive entertainment, it also played a crucial role in the development of film production, camera, and in the film industry.

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WRITING

3400 BC

Proponent or Advocate or Inventor: Sumerians of Ancient MesopotamiaFunction: Writing is an act of creating a presentation of human language to communicate, express, deliver, understand, and interpret information. How it transformed the society: It gives way for everyone to use the written word as a tool for communication, expression, and creativity that shaped human society for a long time.

Computer Mouse

1964

Proponent or Advocate or Inventor: Douglas Engelbart Function: The computer mouse is a pointing device that allows users to interact with graphical user interfaces (GUIs) by moving a cursor on a screen. It typically has one or more buttons that can be clicked to select or interact with on-screen elements. How it Transformed the Society: The invention of the computer mouse transformed society by democratizing access to computing, making it easier for people to interact with computers through intuitive graphical interfaces. This innovation played a crucial role in the popularization of personal computing, paving the way for advancements in technology and software applications.

TRANSISTORS

1947

Proponent or Advocate or Inventor: John Bardeen, Walter Brattain, and William ShockleyFunction: It served as a semiconductor device with the capacity to switch or amplify electrical currents. How it transformed the society: It contributed to a revolution in civilization by enabling the current information era through a reduction in size, costs, and efficiency of electronics.

Video Tape/VIdeo Recorder

1956

Proponent or Advocate/Inventor: Charles Ginsberg Function: Captured live images from television cameras by converting the information into electrical impulses and saving the information onto magnetic tape. How it Transformed the Society: Videotape significantly impacted various aspects of society, including industry, economy, art, aesthetics, politics, and society, leading to a world filled with screens and the decline of the old cinema and television duopoly.