Specific Issues in STS: Information Age

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What technology is considered the beating heart of social media?

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Johannes Gutenberg’s printing press.

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What year did Johannes Gutenberg build the first moveable printing press?

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1440.

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What was the primary method of book production before the printing press?

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Books were written out by hand by scribes.

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What was a significant consequence of the printing press on literacy?

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It allowed individuals to read and interpret religious texts without religious authority.

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What did Gutenberg's printing press contribute to society?

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It marked the beginning of the information revolution.

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What was one of the major impacts of the printing press on the Scientific Revolution?

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It facilitated the dissemination of scientific information to the general population.

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How did the printing press influence the Renaissance?

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It accelerated the rediscovery and sharing of knowledge.

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What was one of the key outcomes of Martin Luther's Ninety-Five Theses?

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It addressed abuses of the Church and translated the Bible for the common people.

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What is one of the positive impacts of the modern Information Age?

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Increased access to information and knowledge.

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What are some terms used to describe the modern Information Age?

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Computer Age, Digital Age, New Media Age.