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Presented by Francesca Joy Leleonardo

Definition: Information is organized and meaningful data that provides insights and knowledge about something.
Role: Acts as a bridge between raw facts and understanding, helping in decision-making and problem-solving.

Overview: Known as the Digital Age, it marks a significant period in history focused on the creation and utilization of information.
Initiation: Began in the late 20th century due to technological advancements in data processing, storage, and sharing.
Impact: Revolutionized communication, learning, and work, establishing information as a vital driver for progress and innovation.

Title: Recognized as the "Father of the Information Age."
Contributions:
- Developed the "Theory of the Information Age" at AT&T in 1982.
- Influenced the global shift from analog to digital telecommunications, enabling computers to connect.
- His work laid the groundwork for modern digital communication, fostering numerous innovations.

Profession: Architect and graphic designer, a pioneer in information architecture.
Contributions:
- Founded TED conferences (1984) as a platform for sharing innovative ideas.
- Authored over 90 books geared towards making complex information clear.
- Developed LATCH theory (Location, Alphabet, Time, Category, Hierarchy) for organizing information.

3000 BC: Development of the Sumerian writing system using pictographs to represent words.
- Evolved into cuneiform script used for various record-keeping purposes.
2900 BC: Early stages of Egyptian hieroglyphics primarily for ceremonial and administrative use.
1300 BC: Oracle bone script in ancient China, using turtle shells and bones for divination practices.
500 BC: Introduction of papyrus rolls in ancient Egypt as a writing medium, enabling documentation of important texts.
220 BC: Development of Chinese Small Seal Script standardized by Emperor Qin Shi Huang.
100 AD: The parchment codex represents a significant evolution in book-making.

1800s: Establishment of the Library of Congress in 1800; invention of the carbon arc lamp.
1824: Publication of research on persistence of vision by Peter Mark Roget, foundational for optical toys and motion picture technology.
1830s: First viable digital computer design proposed by Charles Babbage; Ada Lovelace writes the first computer program.
1837: Telegraph invention, revolutionizing long-distance communication.
1940s: Birth of information science as a discipline with innovations like Claude Shannon's information theory.
1946: Development of ENIAC, the first programmable electronic digital computer.
1970s: Emergence of personal computers, beginning with Altair 8800.
- Introduction of the Apple Macintosh in 1984, featuring a graphical user interface.

Computers are electronic devices that process, store, retrieve, and manipulate data for various applications.
- Essential in communication, education, entertainment, and business activities.

Personal Computer: Affordable, versatile for individual use, used for communication, gaming, and work.
Desktop Computer: Fixed-location computer known for power and expandability.
Laptop: Portable with similar capabilities as desktops, designed for mobility.
Personal Digital Assistant (PDA): Handheld device for managing information and tasks, serving as a precursor to smartphones.
Server: Powerful computer providing services and resources to other computers over a network.
Mainframe Computer: Large systems designed for high-volume data processing and supporting numerous users.
Wearable Computers: Devices worn on the body, providing various functionalities like health monitoring and communication.

The WWW is a system of interlinked documents and multimedia, created in 1989 by Tim Berners-Lee, revolutionizing access to information and global communication.

Computers in science are crucial for data processing, simulation, experimentation, and global collaboration, advancing research and innovation with AI and machine learning.