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Midterms Flashcards

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Mathematics, Logic etc.

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Formal Science

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Sociology, Psychology etc.

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Social Science

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Technology, Engineering etc.

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Applied Science

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Life Science, Physical Science, and Earth Science and they are also referred to as Natural Science

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Pure Science

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How the whole universe behaves

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Pure Science

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Living things

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Biology (Life Science)

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Plants

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Botany

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Animals

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Zoology

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Balance in nature

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Ecology

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Matter and Energy

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Physical Science

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Matter and its changes

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Chemistry

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Forces and energy

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Physics

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Earth and the Universe

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Earth Science

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Earth’s physical nature and history

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Geology

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Earth’s water and water cycle

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Hydrology

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The atmosphere and weather

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Meteorology

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The outer space and the universe

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Astronomy

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deals with the study of natural phenomena through observation, and experimentation

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Natural Science

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systematic way of research

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Scientific Method

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Gathering information through our senses

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Observation

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Logical explanation guiding experiments

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Hypothesis

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Systematic tests validating hypotheses

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Experiments

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Well-supported explanation of phenomena

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Theory

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Absolute statement about natural phenomena

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Law

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The practical application of knowledge, encompassing techniques, skills,
methods, and processes employed in goods production, services, or scientific inquiry

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Technology

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Gathering and storing data for various purposes

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Information Technology

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Facilitating information exchange

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Communication Technology

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Transforming living organisms into products or altering life forms

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Biotechnology

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Cultivating plants and animals for sustenance and materials

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Agricultural Technology

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Developing tools for disease and injury treatment.

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Medical Technology

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Mitigating technology’s impact on ecosystems

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Environmental Technology

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Manufacturing goods and constructing structures

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Production Technology

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Converting materials into usable products

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Manufacturing Technology

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Building supportive structures

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Construction Technology

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Advancing material properties for various application

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Materials Technology

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Enabling movement of people, goods, and materials

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Transportation Technology

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Enhancing energy utilization

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Energy and Power Technology

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Manipulating materials at atomic or molecular scales

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Nanotechnology

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encompasses physical, chemical, biological, and biochemical realms

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Material Technology

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focuses on structural works and infrastructure improvement

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Civil engineering

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drives technological advancements in electrical systems and energy efficiency

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Electrical engineering

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Enhances telecommunications and data transmission technologies.

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Electronic engineering

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studies non-carbon and hydrogen chemical elements, contributing to the creation
of various products like glass, ceramics, and fiber optic cables.

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Inorganic

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explores carbon compounds for tools and essential substances like disinfectants

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Organic

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aids in disease prevention and treatment

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Pharmacology

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analyzes food quality and safety for better nutrition and health outcomes

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Bromatology

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enhances agricultural processes and converts products into food

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Agronomy

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develops diagnostic and treatment technologies, saving lives

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Medicine

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designs tools to address human health challenges

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Bioengineering

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Includes computing and social sciences

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Conceptual technology

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automates information processes for storage and sharing

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Computing

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Psychiatry and Pedagogy

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Psychology

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addresses mental disorders and offers rehabilitation

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Psychiatry

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Fosters moral values in education

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Pedagogy

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Industrial and Commercial Psychology

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Psychosociology

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enhances worker efficiency

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Industrial psychology

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analyzes market dynamics

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Commercial psychology

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studies societal behavior and cultural trends.

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Sociology

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Drives financial development

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Economy

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Military Science

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Warlike arts

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strategizes conflict resolution and victory attainment

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Military Science

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study methodology whereby irregularities, sets, and generalities are observed differently than traditional science

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Systems Theory

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knowledge acquisition

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Science

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applies knowledge acquisition practically

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Technology

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a group of people who interact socially within a shared territory, governed by
political authority and cultural norms

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Society

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They
made significant contributions in writing, astronomy, medicine, and mathematics

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Ancient Civilization

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Egyptian hieroglyphs inspired the development of alphabets, including the Latin
alphabet

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Writing

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Egyptians and Babylonians advanced calendars and studied celestial phenomena

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Astronomy

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Egyptians and Babylonians practiced medicine with a touch of astrology, using
pharmacological remedies

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Medicine

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Egyptians excelled in geometry and had a decimal number system, while Babylonians developed a sexagesimal system and applied arithmetic operations to solve
problems

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Mathematics

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Greek philosophers explored natural phenomena and earth’s structure,
relying on reasoning rather than observation

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Early Cosmology

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Greeks envisioned a geocentric universe with planets moving in circular motion,
blending metaphysical and physical speculations

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Astronomy

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Athens’ Golden Age saw scientific progress, possibly due to democratization.
Philosophers like Socrates challenged elites, shaping Western philosophy

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Democracy

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Known for the deductive “Socratic Method,” he profoundly influenced Western philosophy

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Socrates

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Emphasized observation-based natural philosophy and founded the Lyceum for
formal education

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Aristotle

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Developed a geocentric model of the universe

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Ptolemy

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Saw the fall of the Roman Empire, invasions, and population decline

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Early period

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Population growth due to technological advances, enabling trade

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High Middle Ages

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Marked by famine, plague, and war, causing a significant population decrease

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Late period

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Revolutionized cosmology by placing the Sun at the center of the
universe

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Nicolas Copernicus

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Developed the scientific method, emphasizing practical experimentation

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Francis Bacon

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Transformed astronomy with telescopic observations, despite facing opposition

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Galileo Galilei

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Introduced modern philosophy, advocating for observation-based science

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Rene Descartes

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Defined laws of motion and gravity, advancing both terrestrial and celestial mechanics

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Isaac Newton

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proposed the theory of evolution and natural selection,
revolutionizing biology

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Charles Darwin

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discovered other galaxies, expanding our understanding of the universe with Hubble’s Law

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Edwin Hubble

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developed the theory of relativity, famously represented by the
equation E=mc²

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Albert Einstein

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contributed to cosmology and theoretical physics, notably
exploring black holes and the Big Bang theory

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Stephen Hawking

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Shifted understanding from the Earth-centered to the heliocentric
model of the solar system

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Copernican Revolution

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evolutionary theory,
challenging creationist views of human origins

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Darwinian Revolution

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psychoanalytic theory revolutionized psychology,
emphasizing the role of human development in shaping personality

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Freudian Revolution

92
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Marked by technological advancements, particularly in computing,
shaping modern lifestyles.

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Information Revolution

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Taught lessons in freedom and nationhood, fostering internal improvements.
Middle East Revolutions: Stemmed from nationalism, imperialism, and efforts to modernize,
impacting the region’s political landscape

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Asian Revolution

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Contributed significant archaeological discoveries, particularly in
architecture

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Meso-American Revolution

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Fought against colonialism and imperialism in Africa, seeking
independence

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African Revolution

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the widespread adoption of new automation, mechanics, or
Applied Science

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Technological wave

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Before agriculture, humans relied on hunting, fishing, and gathering, living in
small nomadic groups

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Pre-Agriculture

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The Agricultural Revolution saw the shift from nomadic to sedentary lifestyles, with
the domestication of animals and advancements in farming techniques.

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First wave

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The Industrial Revolution introduced machines, steam power, and mass
production, leading to significant population growth and advancements in transportation

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Second wave

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: The Age of Information, spurred by the invention of computers, saw surges in
digital storage, transistor technology, and the internet, revolutionizing communication, travel,
and manufacturing.

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Third wave

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