information age
Noun: - The Information Age: A historical period, beginning broadly in the latter part of the 20th century, characterized by the rapid shift from traditional industry to an economy primarily based on information technology. The defining feature is the ease of creating, distributing, and accessing information, largely enabled by computers and digital networks.
The term "information age" is used as a proper noun, often capitalized as "the Information Age," to label our current era in contrast to prior periods like the Industrial Age. It describes the social, economic, and technological conditions where information is a key commodity.
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- We are living in the information age, where data is more valuable than ever.
- The transition to the information age has transformed how we work and communicate.
- Libraries have adapted their services to meet the needs of the information age.
"the dawn of the information age": Refers to the early beginnings of this period.
- Many trace the dawn of the information age to the invention of the personal computer.
"information-age economy" or "information-age technology": Used as a compound adjective to describe aspects of this era.
- An information-age economy relies on digital infrastructure. (Note: This is a compound term listed separately below.)
- Digital Age (n): A closely related term often used synonymously with "information age," emphasizing digital technology.
- Computer Age (n): A similar term highlighting the central role of computers.
- Information technology (IT) (n): The technology, especially computers and telecommunications, that enables the information age.
- Information society (n): A society where the creation, distribution, and manipulation of information is a significant economic and cultural activity.
- Digital Era
- Computer Era
- Technological Age
Information overload: A state of being overwhelmed by the vast amount of information available, a common phenomenon in the information age.
- Constant connectivity can lead to information overload.
Knowledge economy: An economic system where growth is dependent on the quantity, quality, and accessibility of information, rather than the means of production.
- A strong education system is vital for a knowledge economy.
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a period beginning in the last quarter of the 20th century when information became easily accessible through publications and through the manipulation of information by computers and computer networks
