The social, economic and cultural implications?

Question

the social, economic and cultural implications of the

Information Age

Answer 1

less interaction, all glued to monitors

new IT related industries growing.

shopping online may affect existence of shops

u need not feel isolated

these games lead to new addictions

metacarpal syndrome

world is smaller - instant constant contact with someone thousands miles away.

skype free phone a boon for foreign workers away fr home. even villages in india has IT! its coming to china soon. big boost to IT business

bringing oneness of humanity, breaking down so many barriers

even internet dating foster mix marriages and beautiful kids!

overdependence on IT.

its paperless esp for bureaucracies, save the trees!

its more +ve than anything else

Answer 2

One thought:

Knowledge is everywhere and easily access by all.  Wisdom in applying that knowledge continues to elude most of us in this age of instant gratification and the perceived equivalence of technological use to technological skill.