Science and Information Age

The Information Age
Lesson Objectives
At the end of this lesson, you are expected to:
● discuss Information Age;

● outline the history of Information Age;
● spot truthful news from fake news;
● explain instances of cyberbullying; and
● cite the importance of Information Age in various aspects of the society.
Introduction
Our society nowadays can be described as technologically advanced, data-driven, fast paced,
and modern. Information is easily accessed and shared. Various areas of our society are
continuously being influenced by this very fast pace of modernization. We can clearly see and
experience how the economy, industry, business, transportation, education, health, and
environment are being transformed because of digital age.
ABSTRACTION
The Information Age is believed to have started in the last quarter of the 20th century and it is
characterized by rapid, effortless access, and management of information through written or
digital publications with the use of computers and computer networks. There is rapid evolution
and advancement in the way by which humans convey message, information, and emotions
through writing, painting, coding, and others. Because the Information Age can be closely linked
with the development and application of computers in various aspects of the society, it is also
referred to as the Digital Age and the New Media Age.
During the 1980s, real angst set in. Richard Wurman called it "Information Anxiety." In the
1990s, information became the currency in the business world. Information was the preferred
medium of exchange and the information managers served as information officers. In spite of
this, we can still say that information is a very important tool that helps improve our way of life.
One thing is for sure, the Information Age will continue to move forward and far greater our
minds could imagine.
Because of Information Age, several fields or disciplines have merged.
● Al or Artificial Intelligence
● Machine Learning
● Robotics
● Cloud and Edge Computing
● Automation
● Blockchain
Science and Information Age
Like how Information Age gradually transformed our workplace, it also affected
the scientific community. With the availability of computers and the internet, vast
amount of information is readily available in just a click.
Some experiments can now be performed digitally by employing automated

experimental techniques. Before, it is so painstaking to actually collect and process
data due to size and technical difficulty. Nowadays, because of bioinformatics, scientists
apply the principles of computer science and statistical algorithms to store, process, and
analyze extensive collection of data (Kantardjieff K. and Ng Thow Hing M. 2012).
Furthermore, researchers and scientists can now easily share their experimental
results and recommendations, access and store information with the use of internet.
Indeed, technological capabilities have advanced rapidly than our ability to comprehend
and utilize them maximally.
The availability of wide range of information at hand also entails the call for
responsible generation of information and proper citation and recognition of authors and
publishers.
Information Age and Cyberbullying
Words are so powerful that they can either make or break people and
relationships. Words spoken, written, and shared or posted through the social media
sites can strengthen, inspire, offend, and hurt other people who read them.
It is undeniable that our social media has shaped recent events. It does not only
update us of current events but can also provoke us. We often see posts and
commentaries that are meant to embarrass, offend, criticize, or threaten people.
Indeed, such acts have legal implications under Philippine laws. It is but proper to
visit the laws governing rights of people against cyberbullying.
The emergence of Fake News
If truthful news is available, so does fake news. This fake news continues to circulate
throughout various forms of print and nonprint media. Pew Research Center showed
that for people under 30, online news is becoming more popular than TV news while
those people under 50 get half of their news online and the rest on TV.
Fake news is becoming viral because there are more and more people being involved in
disseminating them. Sometimes it is easier and more convenient for people to share the
fake news than to actually go over the information and evaluate for its reliability.
One more factor that contributes to rapid dissemination of fake news is confirmation
bias. People tend to accept information that confirms their beliefs and opinions. It is a
sense of pleasure to share information they believe in even if it may not actually be
truthful or valid.
How to Spot Fake News
Fake news tends to spread as fast as contagious diseases are. So, it is just necessary
to be guided and guarded from the ignorance and further damage that can be brought
about by misinformation.
The following practical tips from Nagler, C. (2017) of Harvard Division of Continuing
Education can help us spot a fake news.
1. Vet the publisher's credibility.
Try to consider these questions whenever we see an article that captures our attention.
● Would the publishing site meet the academic citation standards?
● What is the domain name?
● What is the publication's point of view?
● Who is the author?

2. Pay attention to quality and timeliness.
Notice spelling errors and dramatic punctuations from the article. Check if the story is
current or recycled.
3. Check the sources and citations.
● How did you find the article?
● Who is (or is not) quoted, and what do they say?
● Is the information available on other sites?
● Can you perform reverse researches and images?
A reliable article is usually quoted or posted on other websites. Library databases can
be used for confirming the credibility of information presented in an article. Also by
checking cited sources, you can confirm that the information presented has been
accurately applied and not modified to satisfy the author's point of view. Images should
also be taken into consideration especially if they seem edited just to conform to the
concept suggested in the article or story.

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The Information Age

At the end of this lesson, you are expected to:

● discuss Information Age;

Because of Information Age, several fields or disciplines have merged.

Science and Information Age

Some experiments can now be performed digitally by employing automated

Information Age and Cyberbullying

How to Spot Fake News

1. Vet the publisher's credibility.

● Would the publishing site meet the academic citation standards?

● What is the domain name?

● What is the publication's point of view?

● Who is the author?

3. Check the sources and citations.

● How did you find the article?

● Who is (or is not) quoted, and what do they say?

● Is the information available on other sites?

● Can you perform reverse researches and images?

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