Wanted: Information on the Information Age

Perry Morrison

doi:10.1002/j.1839-4655.1984.tb00779.x

Wanted: Information on the Information Age

Perry Morrison

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Abstract

This paper advocates the funding of social science research into the individual and societal effects of rapid technological change, particularly those changes posed by the new information technologies. In support of this argument and its relevance for Australia, some evidence of the current pace of technological development is given, along with an outline of existing gaps in our knowledge of technology's effects. Finally, some speculation is made on the possible futures we face, thereby hopefully underscoring the need for adequate research.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	134-141
Number of pages	8
Journal	The Australian Journal of Social Issues
Volume	19
Issue number	2
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1002/j.1839-4655.1984.tb00779.x
Publication status	Published - Jun 1984

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