DocumentCode
1122591
Title
Living in real time, side A (What is the Info Age?)
Author
Lewis, Tony W.
Author_Institution
Naval Postgraduate Sch., Monterey, CA, USA
Volume
28
Issue
9
fYear
1995
Firstpage
8
Lastpage
10
Abstract
What is the Information Age? Everyone uses the term, but nobody defines it. In this paper, I formulate the principles of the Information Age and use the computer industry as proof of its existence. I answer some burning questions: What is the Information Age, how does it differ from the Machine Age, where is it leading, and what does it have to do with computers? I examine what it means to live and prosper in a constantly changing world, define the principles of an Information Age, and examine the Computer Age in the context of business warfare. After all, the computer industry is the best example of a civilization on speed.<>
Keywords
DP industry; social aspects of automation; Computer Age; Information Age; Machine Age; business warfare; civilization; computer industry; constantly changing world; prosperity; quality of life; Accelerated aging; Character recognition; Computer industry; Earth; Humans; Mass production; Military computing; Sleep; Total quality management; Transportation;
fLanguage
English
Journal_Title
Computer
Publisher
ieee
ISSN
0018-9162
Type
jour
DOI
10.1109/2.410133
Filename
410133
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