According to Manuel Castells, which of the following is a basic characteristic of the information technology paradigm central to modernity? Select all, but only those that apply.

a. Technologies have pervasive effects because they act on information that is important to all human activity.
b. A “networking logic” affects many processes and organizations.
c. Technologies adapt because they are flexible.
d. Technologies are merging into an integrated system.


a. Technologies have pervasive effects because they act on information that is important to all human activity.
b. A “networking logic” affects many processes and organizations.
c. Technologies adapt because they are flexible.
d. Technologies are merging into an integrated system.

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