information age

The period beginning around 1970 and noted for the abundant publication, consumption, and manipulation of information, especially by computers and computer networks.

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information age

(Sociology) a time when large amounts of information are widely available to many people, largely through computer technology

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information age

A description of the modern period in which the manipulation of information has become a major global industry.

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information age - 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

modern era - the present or recent times

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Entering the shift age; the end of the information age and the new era of transformation.

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As Arab regimes struggle with demonstrations fueled by Twitter and Al Jazeera, and American diplomats try to understand the impact of WikiLeaks, it is clear that this global information age will require a more sophisticated understanding of how power works in world politics.

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