Lesson 2 "LIVING IN THE I.T ERA INFORMATION SOCIETY"

LIVING IN THE I.T ERA INFORMATION SOCIETY

Information

A collection of data in a comprehensible form that can be communicated and used, where meaning is attached to raw facts.

Society

• A community of people living in a specific region, sharing customs, laws, and organizations.

• Examples:

  • Agricultural Society

  • Industrial Society

  • Information Society

  • Knowledge Society

Information Society

• A society where information has become the primary economic, social, and cultural driver.

• History:

  • Originated in Japan in the 1960s, spreading worldwide.

  • Aimed at gaining a competitive advantage through IT.

  • Concept developed by economist Fritz Machlup and often referred to as a "Post-Industrial Society."

• Core:

  • Industrial Society: Engines

  • Information Society: Computers

• Basic Function:

  • Industrial Society: Physical labor

  • Information Society: Mental labor

• Productive Power:

  • Industrial Society: Material productive power

  • Information Society: Information productive power

• Products:

  • Industrial Society: Useful goods and services

  • Information Society: Information Technology

• Production Center:

  • Industrial Society: Facilities with equipment

  • Information Society: Information utilities with networks

Information Society vs. Industrial Society

1. Use of Information as an Economic Resource:

   • Information drives industries and is considered a vital commodity in production and services.

2. Information Empowerment / Information Consciousness:

   • Technology and culture influence each other, but this can also lead to issues like the digital divide and knowledge gap.

3. Development of Information Sector and Emergence of Information Industry:

   • The information industry integrates with traditional industries and significantly impacts the economy.

Characteristics of Information Society

• Growth in the BPO Industry

• Demand for Knowledge Workers Over Skilled Labor

• Need for Improved Business Processes via Data Analytics

• Rise in Online Commerce

• Demand for Stable and Faster Information Acquisition Platforms

Key Considerations in an Information Society

1. Creators of Information

2. Disseminators of Information

3. Distribution of Information

4. Users of Information

5. Information Product

Information Cycle

• Creators: Web Developers

• Disseminators: Server and ISP

• Users: Students

• Product: School Information

Examples:

• School Website:

• Creators: Flight Schedulers

• Disseminators: Reservation System

• Users: Passengers

• Product: Flight Information

Examples:

• Flight Plan:

• Growth in Telecommunications

• Advancements in Computer Technology

• Increase in Skilled Professionals (Creation of Knowledge Workers)

• Ability to Acquire and Distribute Information widely

Active Involvement of Citizens in Society (e.g., Social Activism on Various Platforms)

Indicators of an Information Society

• Development of Phones and Mobile Devices

• Development of Broadcasting Medium

• Advancement in Computer Technology

• Development of the Internet

Technology in Information Society

• Freedom of Information Act

• Copyright and Intellectual Property Rights

• Data Privacy Act

Laws Concerning Information Society