GEIB M1L2V4

The Second Industrial Revolution ended between 1913 and the Second World War, leading to the focus on the application and extension of new technologies and ecosystems.

The Third Industrial Revolution, also known as the Digital Revolution, started after the Second Industrial Revolution. Early computing theorists like Ada Lovelace and Charles Babbage contributed to its development.

The Digital Revolution gained momentum towards the end of World War II with the creation of the first general-purpose digital computer, leading to revolutionary breakthroughs in information theory by Claude Shannon.

Over the last 70 years, rapid development and deployment of digital technologies, including the internet, have transformed various aspects of life such as online shopping, media consumption, and social interactions.

The development of digital technologies allowed for the advancement of personal computing, leading to significant changes in the working and social lives of billions of people. Moore's Law played a crucial role in miniaturizing and reducing the costs of computers.

Network effects became prominent with the growth of telecommunications infrastructure, driving the success of online platforms, video conferencing software, and other digital systems.

The Third Industrial Revolution introduced a new type of engineer, the software engineer, who plays a vital role in developing and managing digital systems. The significance of software engineers is often underestimated.

Managing online hate speech and preventing the spread of violent or abhorrent content present significant challenges in the digital world, highlighting the complexities of digital systems and interactions.