Importance of ICT in Knowledge Society Disparities between and within Countries

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This article provides information about the Increasing Importance of ICT (Information and Communication Technology) in Knowledge Society Disparities between and within Countries: In the so-called knowledge societies more than 850 million people in the developing countries are excluded from the wide range of information and knowledge. The poor in the developing countries remain much isolated… Continue reading Importance of ICT in Knowledge Society Disparities between and within Countries

Views of Techno-cynicism and Techno-zealotry about Internet based Knowledge Transmission

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This article provides information about the Views of Techno-cynicism and Techno-zealotry about Internet based Knowledge Transmission: There are different discourses that relate knowledge and power in a knowledge-based society. Foucault, who demonstrated how knowledge and power are related, argues whenever someone transmits knowledge it involves power. Whenever power is exerted, knowledge is involved.

12 Main Features of Knowledge Society

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This article provides information 12 Main Features of Knowledge Society ! The idea and concept of knowledge society were very popular towards the end of twentieth century. This concept has been widely contested too and has been questioned by various scholars from diverse corners. Social scientists have criticised it content, form and direction.