Cause and Effect Computer Revolution

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Steve Paul Professor Timothy Benham ENC 1101 February 13 2013 Causes and Effects of the Computer/Information Revolution By illustrating the lifestyle of the computer revolution through advancements in human society whether it be medicine, school or businesses, computers paints a vivid image of a world that is interconnected providing further advancement upon our society; only to create a bigger, faster and more efficient world. The 21st century is known as the information and or computer revolution. As Hamming states, "the industrial revolution released man from being a beast of burden; computer revolution will similarly release him from slavery to dull, repetitive routine" (Hamming 4). The revolution began after World War II and to this day continues evolving at a rapid pace enhancements made to it’s speed and size, has led to more and more information being found and processed on a daily basis. According to Linowes, more information has been produced in the last thirty years than in the previous five thousand. Changes to the lifestyle of the everyday human are quite prevalent. Nowadays, people have access to what seems to be an endless pool of information, whether it is social networks, instant messaging, electronic libraries while businesses use the internet and information technology to operate their organizations. People communicate every day and transfer data every day at an alarming rate. The computer revolution has shaped or current environment into one where the internet is central to todays society and all members of society. The benefits of the computer revolution on society as a whole will make us all benefactors. Some of the benefits included are the availability of information on a grand scale, communication is enhanced, resources and support for many regardless of location. During the early 1970’s, computers were enormous machines that would
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