Information Revolution

TL;DR

The paper discusses the transformative impact of the information revolution driven by computers and communication technologies, emphasizing cost-effective access and the importance of language accessibility for societal advancement.

Contribution

It highlights the significance of technology choices and shared resource access in delivering information technology effectively to diverse populations.

Findings

Information revolution enables unprecedented access to knowledge.

Cost-effective delivery methods are crucial for societal inclusion.

Shared resources can facilitate widespread access to technology.

Abstract

The world is passing through a major revolution called the information revolution, in which information and knowledge is becoming available to people in unprecedented amounts wherever and whenever they need it. Those societies which fail to take advantage of the new technology will be left behind, just like in the industrial revolution. The information revolution is based on two major technologies: computers and communication. These technologies have to be delivered in a COST EFFECTIVE manner, and in LANGUAGES accessible to people. One way to deliver them in cost effective manner is to make suitable technology choices (discussed later), and to allow people to access through shared resources. This could be done throuch street corner shops (for computer usage, e-mail etc.), schools, community centers and local library centres.