The Second Information Revolution: How the Digital Age is Transforming Humanity - 7A

Join us as we explore The Second Information Revolution, a pivotal moment in human history comparable to the first revolution sparked by Johannes Gutenberg's invention of the printing press. Just as the First Information Revolution ignited the Renaissance and Scientific Revolution, we're witnessing a new age of shared knowledge that promises to advance both the arts and sciences.
In this video, we draw parallels between these two revolutionary periods, highlighting how today's technologies-real-time video communication, fast global travel, and ubiquitous access to information-are accelerating human progress. We delve into why this is the best time to be alive, supported by Steven Pinker's book The Better Angels of Our Nature and Hans Rosling’s work Factfulness, showing a data-driven view of human flourishing over the past 225 years.
Learn how the accessibility of information today is transforming the world and how this era holds the potential for even greater advancements in human health, wealth, and creativity.