Discuss how the digital revolution of the late 20th century has affected both society and the ways we continue to study society. Do you feel the digital revolution has impacted society and sociology to the same extent as the Industrial Revolution? Why or why not?
What will be an ideal response?
The digital revolution occurred during the last twenty years (although some may debate the exact start) of the twentieth century. Building on and improving existing analog communication technology, digital micro-chip based technologies allowed for the rise in computers especially personal computing. An array of personal technology products have served to improve society’s bureaucratic infrastructure now built on a backbone of various software programs and server systems (especially banking, records, etc.). Students’ answers to which revolution is more profound on society will vary.
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