INFORMATION

REVOLUTION
 WHAT IS IT?
I N F O R M AT I O N R E V O L U T I O N
WHAT IS THE
INFORMATION
REVOLUTION?
• An era of a total shift in how
communication and knowledge are
transmitted and received. (Hull, 1997-
1997)
• Heavily characterized by exponential
technological increase and usage,
emphasizing computer and internet-related
technology.
• The Revolution began with the creation of
the prototypes of the computer and Wi-Fi.
I N F O R M AT I O N R E V O L U T I O N

WHY IS IT
IMPORTANT TO
LEARN IT?
WHY LEARN IT? HOW IS
IT IMPORTANT?
• The Information Revolution is when almost
every aspect of globalization, knowledge, and
communication has shifted to a more convenient
method.
• It changed how stores, banks, and other
businesses adjusted to the revolution and took
advantage of the services and technology that
came from it.
• It made communication and accessing
knowledge more convenient from different
devices.
• The Revolution has made spreading news and
propaganda faster than ever, even in real time.
EFFECTS ON THE ECONOMY
I N F O R M AT I O N R E V O L U T I O N
EFFECTS ON THE ECONOMY

• Increased Globalization
• International Corporations’ exponential
growth
• Heavy regional economy and business
decline
• Increase speed of communication
(transactions, partnerships, etc)
INFLUENCE ON
COMMUNICATION
AND SOCIAL
CONNECTIVITY
I N F O R M AT I O N
REVOLUTION
COMMUNICATION AND
SOCIAL CONNECTIVITY
• Allow instant real-time messages and real-
time responses from your phone or
computer.
• Post events online for everyone to see
where you are at that time and able to react
to those posts
• Meta-Verse (VR/AR)
EFFECTS ON
ACCESS TO
KNOWLEDGE
AND
INFORMATION
I N F O R M AT I O N
REVOLUTION
ACCESS TO KNOWLEDGE AND
INFORMATION

• Search engines allow for easier searches

for information
• Access to cloud-based services that have
documents, books, and other sources of
information and knowledge
• Learning and working remotely is possible
• News and other relevant information are
now online articles instead of all
paperback from newspapers
INFLUENCE ON
SOCIAL AND
POLITICAL
MOVEMENTS

I N F O R M AT I O N R E V O L U T I O N
SOCIAL AND POLITICAL MOVEMENTS

• “The rapid spread of information helps to validate

and expand information, as well as override the
system’s media bias.” – (Obaid, 2020)
• Movements went from physical contact to online
debates, forums, and other online platforms to
gain more traction
• “Social media has reduced the significance of
having charismatic and central leaders in social
movements. It facilitated mobilization, and,
though critical, mitigated the effects of the
absence of charismatic leaders (Poell et al., 2015,
pp. 995-996).” – (Obaid, 2020)
I N F O R M AT I O N R E V O L U T I O N

CONCERNS OF
PRIVACY &
SECURITY
PRIVACY & SECURITY CONCERNS

• Lack of human confirmation when

accessing data
• Any data that is on a device is
compromisable, especially those left
unencrypted
• Many believe the revolution is lessening an
individual’s privacy and independence
• As time goes by, ill people find more ways
to hack or access another person’s data
BIBLIOGRAPHY
• Hull, M. G. (1996-1997). THE INFORMATION REVOLUTION AND THE ENVIRONMENT OF
FUTURE CONFLICT. Fort Leavenworth: United States Army Command and General Staff College.
• Obaid, H. (2020, April 14). The Impact of Social Media on Social movements and public opinion
formation. Retrieved from VIST: For Rights and Development:
https://vistointernational.org/publications/
the-impact-of-social-media-on-social-movements-and-public-opinion-formation/
• Spaulding, W. (2022, November 25). What is the Information Revolution? Retrieved from Study.com:
https://study.com/learn/lesson/information-revolution-global-economy-effects-importance-examples.ht
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• Hetler, A. (2023, January 30). 6 common social media privacy issues. Retrieved from WhatIs.com:
https://www.techtarget.com/whatis/feature/6-common-social-media-privacy-issues