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2000 BCE
The Information Age
The internet paved the way for faster communication and the creation of the social network. People advanced the use of microelectronics with the invention of personal computer, mobile devices and wearable technology. Moreover, voice, image, sound and data are digitalized. We are now living in the information age. Examples:
*Web browsers: Mosaic (1993), Internet Explorer (1995)
*Video: YouTube (2005)
*Social Networks, Friendster (2002) , Multiply (2003), Fcebook (2004) -
1980 BCE
The Electronic Age
The invention of the transistor ushered in the electronic age. People harnessed the power of transistor that led to the transistor radio, electronic circuits, and the early computers. In this age, long distance communication became more efficient. Examples:
*Transistor Radio
*Television (1941)
*Mainframe computer-i.e.IBM 704 (1960) -
1930 BCE
The Industrial Age
People used the power of steam, developed machine tools, established iron production, and the manufacturing of various products (including books through the printing press) Examples:
*Printing press for mass production (19th century)
*Newspaper-The London Gazette (1640)
*Typewriter (1800) -
1700 BCE
The Pre-Industrial Age
People discovered fire, developed paper from plants, and forged weapons and tools with stone, bronze, capper and iron. Example:
*Cave painting (35,000 BC)
*Papyrus in Egypt (2500 BC)
Dibao in China (2nd Century)
