The document discusses the emergence of the information society. It describes how societies have transitioned from primitive tribal societies to agrarian societies to industrial societies. Now, societies are entering the information age where information is a key economic and cultural driver. The concepts of the information society emerged in the 1970s and emphasize the central role of information, knowledge, and communication technologies. Key features of the information society include the networking of structures, rapid data growth, and increasing dependence on information. The implications are that information and knowledge become the principal economic resources, technological centers focus on information, and information-based professions become more important.