What are the characteristics of the information society?

Information society refers to a society based on information technology and in which the contribution and utilization of information resources are the main body. Compared with traditional society, it has the following characteristics:

1. High degree of informatization: The information society is a highly informatized society. People use various electronic devices (such as computers, mobile phones, tablets) to obtain and process large amounts of information.

2. Widespread application of information technology: In the information society, various advanced information technologies are widely used in all walks of life, such as the Internet, mobile communications, artificial intelligence, etc.

3. Knowledge economy becomes dominant: Knowledge economy has become an important force in promoting economic development. High-tech industries, cultural and creative industries, and other industries that rely on knowledge innovation and intellectual property rights have all developed rapidly.

4. Economic globalization is accelerating: The popularization of the Internet and mobile communication technology has made countries more closely connected, and economic globalization has further accelerated.

5. Increased demand for personalization: As people’s requirements for quality of life continue to improve, demand for diversified tastes and personalization is gradually increasing. Services such as personalized customization and online shopping have become widely popular.

In short, the information society is an era of openness, freedom, convenient interconnection, and emphasis on knowledge innovation and economic globalization.