The information Age

Information Age

A time when information is easy to access and share using computers and the internet

Digital Age

Another name for the Information Age focused on digital technology

New Media Age

Another term for the Information Age highlighting modern media and communication

Objectives of Information Age Lesson

Understand its development impact social media effects and connection to society environment and health

Modern Society

A society that is advanced automated and driven by technology and data

James R. Messenger

Proposed the Information Age theory in 1982 and said computers are connected through telecommunications

Theory of Information Age

Idea that a new age is formed by connected computers and easy communication

User Dependence

People rely on technology because it is convenient and easy to use

Evolution of Information

Information sharing changed and grew as humans developed over time

Richard Wurman

Coined the term Information Anxiety

Information Anxiety

Feeling overwhelmed because of too much information

Information as Currency

Information became valuable and used like money in business

Robert Harris

Created the truths of the Information Age

Information must compete

Information fights for attention

Newer is truer

People believe newer information is more correct

Selection is a viewpoint

Choosing information depends on personal perspective

Media sells what culture buys

Media gives what people want

Early word gets the perm

First information spreads and lasts longer

You are what you eat brain

What you consume affects your thinking

Demand creates counterfeit

Popular information is often copied or faked

Ideas are controversial

Many ideas are debated or questioned

Undead information

Old or wrong information keeps spreading

Media presence creates story

What media shows becomes important

Medium selects message

The platform affects how the message is delivered

Computer

An electronic machine that processes and stores data

Personal Computer

A computer used by one person

Desktop Computer

A computer that stays in one place and is powerful

Laptop

A portable battery powered computer

PDA

A small handheld computer with a touchscreen

Server

A computer that provides services to other computers

Mainframe

A large powerful computer used by big organizations

Wearable Computer

A computer built into devices like watches or clothing

Claude F. Shannon

Known as the Father of Information Theory

Origin of the Internet

Developed in the 1970s by the military for secure communication

Sergey Brin

Co creator of Google

Larry Page

Co creator of Google

Google

A search engine created from a Stanford research project

Fiber Optic Cables

Wires that send data quickly using light

Email

A way to send messages electronically

Bill Gates

Influential figure in computer software development

Steve Jobs

Influential figure in personal computing and smartphones

Mark Zuckerberg

Creator of Facebook and social media influence

Bioinformatics

Use of computers to study biological data

SWISS PROT

A database for protein sequences

BLAST

A tool for comparing biological sequences

Annotator

A tool for analyzing genomes

GeneFinder

A tool to find genes in DNA

Rational Drug Discovery

Using computers to design new medicines

Molecular Modeling

Using computers to study molecules

Plant Biotechnology

Using technology to improve plants

Positive Impacts of Information Age

Benefits of technology in society

Global Communication

Easier connection between people worldwide

Online Education

Learning through the internet

Economic Growth

More jobs and business through technology

Healthcare Advancement

Better health services using technology

Social Awareness

Increased awareness of social issues

Negative Impacts of Information Age

Problems caused by technology

Digital Divide

Gap between people with and without access to technology

Privacy and Security Issues

Risk of data theft and surveillance

Misinformation

Spread of false or misleading information

Mental Health Issues

Anxiety addiction and isolation from too much tech use

Job Displacement

Loss of jobs due to automation

Conclusion Information Age

Technology brings benefits but also challenges that society must manage

Verify Information

Always check if information is true before believing or sharing