LAS 432 Week 3 Discussion; Context in the Information Age

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Adrian Pasdar

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Libral Arts & Sciences

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LAS 432 Technology, Society, And Culture

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DeVry

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3

LAS 432 Week 3 Discussion We live in the Information Age, an era where computers and automation have transformed our daily lives. Emerging technologies are being developed at an increased rate, leading to new behaviors and perceptions of these technologies. The rapid development of these new advancements makes it difficult for society to assess their effect. To better understand these new technologies, it is helpful to frame them within an historical context (Quinn, 2020). The readings this week explored the development of technology in relation to history. From early technological advances, such as counters and the alphabet, to the recent development of broadband internet and cloud storage, we are continuously developing new technologies to solve problems in our lives. At its core, technology is meant to make life better; however, emerging technologies can often generate new (unforeseen) problems. Although we cannot stop the creation of new technologies, we can control their adoption and make informed decisions about their use (Quinn, 2020). The goal this week is to analyze your technology from an historical context to better underst