ProCon.org
Pro Con: Social Networking: Are Social Networking Sites Good for Our Society?
Website outlining the debate about social networking pros and cons and whether or not social networking sites benefit our society. Research, studies, commentary and video for comprehensive study.
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Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy: Scientific Progress
An article which attempts to explain how science has influenced society. Traces the history of scientific progress and how this has influenced societal behavior.
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Brainspire: To What Degree Is Technology and Social Change Related?
Article discussing the impact of technology on different aspects of society. Looks at education, humanitarian needs, prevention of corruption, modernization, global technological shifts, Ogburn's theory of social change, the...
Georgia State University
Georgia State University: Diffusion Theory and Instructional Technology
This paper discusses the diffusion of culture through technological change. (1997)
University of Virginia
Univ. Of Virginia: Electronic Labyrinth: Marshall Mc Luhan and Gutenberg Galaxy
This brief article explores Marshall McLuhan's argument that the electronic age would be the key to restoring the depth of diversity that the print age had destroyed. Plenty to think about.
American Association for the Advancement of Science
Eureka Alert: Fear of 'Foreigners' May Slow Scientific Progress
Science is a very important part of social progress. But since 9/11, foreign students, many of whom study science and technology in the United States, have had more difficult times of obtaining and renewing visas. This could lead to a...
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: The Tribes We Lead
Seth Godin argues the Internet has ended mass marketing and revived a human social unit from the distant past: tribes. Founded on shared ideas and values, tribes give ordinary people the power to lead and make big change. He urges us to...
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Blue Fountain Media: The Impact of Covid 19 on the Future of Technology
The way we live has changed immeasurably since COVID-19 began spreading rapidly throughout the United States. The importance of technology in our lives has never been more apparent. The virus will have a tremendous long-term impact on...
Common Sense Media
Common Sense Media: Education: The Change You Want to See
Research shows that happiness in life is less about what you do and more about why you do it. When your actions have purpose, they lead to positive results -- both for you and the world. Help students use the power of the internet to...