technetronic-age
A new era characterized by the dominance of technology, especially electronics, transforming social institutions, communication, and the economy.
1 chapter across 1 book
Between Two Ages: America's Role in the Technetronic Era (1970)Zbigniew Brzezinski
This chapter analyzes the profound societal transformations occurring in the United States as it transitions from an industrial to a technetronic age, highlighting the simultaneous coexistence of multiple social realities and the tensions arising from rapid technological, demographic, and cultural changes. It situates America as a global social laboratory grappling with issues of liberty, equality, technological mastery, and social cohesion, while framing the current era as the 'third American revolution' that reshapes institutions, values, and social structures. The chapter also delineates three distinct Americas—post-industrial, industrial, and pre-industrial—each with differing experiences and challenges within this transformative period.