According Quote by Robert Darnton
“People sometimes announce that we have entered 'the information age' as if information did not exist in other times. I think that every age was an age of information, each in its own way and according to the available media.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: The Information Age Reconsidered, 2015
Every era is defined by its dominant media, making each an information age in its own right.
In simple terms: All ages are information ages.
Key Takeaway
Recognize media’s role in shaping knowledge.
Themes
history
media
information
technology
Mood
analytical
thoughtful
Type
historical
critical
When to use this quote
- education
- media analysis
- policy making
- digital literacy
Key Concepts
epoch
communication
cultural shift
Questions to Reflect On
- How does current media differ from past?
- What media defines our era?
A Different Perspective
Overemphasis on novelty can ignore continuity.
