Theories of Social Change

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Theories of Social Change: Throughout history, human culture has been greatly influenced by communication technology that shares knowledge and information. In this course students will view civilization through the lens of the digital revolution, learning both about past issues and what our experiences with modern technology lead us to discover. Readings will pair great works of literature, philosophy, and science with current digital texts and tools, exploring common themes that include the structure of knowledge, principles of awareness and participation, and the power of knowledge in the digital age.