Some of the new technologies (such as the Internet) bring with them the capacity for two-way communication. The result, information-society theorists' claim, is personally empowering and politically democratizing. Underlying such prophecies is the idea that the real force propelling social change is the introduction of new tools and machines, including new media. Economic, cultural, and political transformations are seen as following behind. This concept is known as:

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Technological determinism is the theory that technology is the principal factor driving social change and shaping society.

Some of the New Technologies (Such as the Internet) Bring