The Information Age

The Information Age (also known as the Computer Age, Digital Age, Silicon Age, New Media Age, Media Age, or Third Industrial Revolution) is a historical period that began in the mid-20th century. It is characterised by a rapid shift from traditional industries, as established during the Industrial Revolution, to an economy centred on information technology. The onset of the Information Age has been linked to the development of the transistor in 1947 and the optical amplifier in 1957. These technological advances have had a significant impact on the way information is processed and transmitted.(vii)

It is clear to see that machinery is now an all-encompassing description of any type of complex tool which is used to make human lifes better, faster, easier. And the developments in machinery are continuing. We are moving towards a time when machinery will do more and more tasks in an automated way in order to reduce stress on humans and to make more time for more important and critical-thinking processes.