NMR 20. The Technology and the Society

1972 - Raymond Williams wrote his book entitled "Television: Technology and Cultural Form"

1980s - decided that the involved parties who needed to be represented in Internet technology decision making were few

1990s - US government started its involvement in privatizing the Internet ultimately creating monopolization

Raymond Williams was absolutely right when he wrote about the immense technological impact upon society that has grown drmatically since the first TVs came around in the 1930s. TVs and the information they provide are everywhere. I can't believe that the majority of Americans spend 1/3 of their lives in front of the TV. It is scary to think that the TV has such a strong influence upon our society and our lives.