Lesson 13 of 84 · Modern World
⭐ 30 XP🌍 World Stagemodern-world: Lesson 13
The rise of the internet and digital technologies in the late 20th century revolutionized how individuals, businesses, and governments communicate and interact.
🎯 Your mission
Find the connection between here and somewhere far away.
⚡ The twist
The news only shows you one slice of the world at a time.
Mind = Blown
🤯 More people speak English in India than in the entire UK and US combined.
Then & Now
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The rise of the internet and digital technologies in the late 20th century revolutionized how individuals, businesses, and governments communicate and interact. The internet has enabled the rapid dissemination of information, fostering greater connectivity and collaboration across the globe. Social media platforms emerged as powerful tools for activism, allowing users to mobilize around social and political issues, influencing public opinion and policy. However, the digital divide remains a pressing concern, as unequal access to technology can exacerbate existing social inequalities and limit opportunities for many individuals.
Key Facts
The internet revolutionized communication and information dissemination.
Social media has become a powerful tool for activism and public engagement.
The digital divide highlights inequalities in access to technology.
Check Your Understanding
Question 1
1 of 2What has the internet enabled in terms of global communication?
Why this still matters
Pick any product in your home. Trace where it came from. Be amazed.
Stretch Challenge
Try this in real life this week.
Pick a country in the news. Find out one good thing happening there too.
For the dinner table
“What's one problem you wish the whole world would work together on?”
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