Term 2 Chapter 3 Flashcards
What have been some of the major technological breakthroughs in history?
The ancient Roman advances in public health, the development of the printing press in the Renaissance, the steam engine during the 19th century
Are technological innovations always welcome by people?
Technological innovation or not always welcome by people at the time sometimes the provoke fear as they challenge the status quo.
In what categories can the effects of new technology be categorised?
The effects of new technology can often be characterized as social, economic, political, cultural, ethical, or environmental.
During which year the number of households that had televisions increased?
During the 1950s the number of households that had televisions increased rapidly especially in countries such as the United States and Britain. By the end of 1950s just over 85% of the American public owned a television compared with just 9% in the start of 1950.
How did television shape the society?
It changed the way people live and how they spend their time before television the radio has been the most prominent invention for receiving information or listening to programs but now the television is there. televisions affected relationships and the interactions because most people started spending more time on the television.
What are some advantages of the television?
- Many turning points in history have been viewed on television which has influenced the way in which they have been perceived.
- In 1953 in Britain, approximately 20 million people watch the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II on TV sets around the country.
- The TV also brought news broadcasts into people’s homes which had an enormous impact on the awareness of events that were happening around the world
What did Fox Darryl Zanuck say in 1946?
“Television won’t be able to hold on to any market captures after the first six months. People will soon get tired of staring at a plywood box every night.”
Definition: Dystopian
relating to or denoting an imagined state or society where there is great suffering or injustice.
Definition: Innovation
the action or process of innovating (a new method, idea, product, etc)
Definition: Ethical
relating to model morally good principles.
Definition: Social Media
websites and applications that enable users to create and share content or to participate in social networking.
How did computers affect Entertainment?
Computers have been the platform for a wide range and type of games. Computer games also have their benefits, such as improving dexterity and processing times.
How did computers affect Work?
They are increasingly a major feature of education, with school students across the world sing computers on a daily basis.
How did computers affect Communication?
Previously, most communication between people who lived far from each other was done by telephone. Video calling through the internet has change the way many of us communicate.
How did computers affect Industry?
Super computers have been created to carry out specific tasks for examples - modelling different scenarios for weather forecasting, medical research or charting the course of a satellite.
