Why Are We Considered The First Industrial Revolution
In the coming decades there will be a fundamental change in the way people utilize, interact with, and benefit from technology.(source? Yea, probably source this) The exact nature of how these changes will take place is not yet known, but one thing is for sure, the world is changing, and the rate that we are changing is speeding up. (I think you should provide some proof for this claim. Its doesnt need a source though) In order to stay relevant it is appropriate to learn as much as possible about the way new technology is going to affect our lives. Furthermore it will benefit us to take a look at the previous three technological revolutions and learn what distinguishing features separates this new fourth revolution from the previous others.
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In addition an important point are the factors that define a Industrial revolution as opposed to just development being made. They are the frequency of change over time, the rapid increase of efficiency, and the disruptive nature new methods of work have on the old. So to begin, The first Industrial revolution came around in the 18th century and was characterised by newly discovered uses of steam, water, and petroleum power. These new power sources allowed for machines to be built such as the power loom; additionally a specialization of the labor force coupled with the new machines allowed the factory system of production to be born. Other game changing innovations include trains, steamboats, and cars. Massive jumps in resource efficiency following the First Revolution were caused by the faster communication and travel times now capable. Following the inevitable slowdown and end of the First Industrial Revolution in the late 19th into the early 20th centuries came the Second Industrial Revolution. Distinguished by the use of electricity to power mass production assembly lines, the development of new synthetics such as plastics, and lightweight alloy metals. Under those circumstances engineers found new methods of innovation using these new tools and techniques, some of the notable achievements The consequent boost to efficiency permitted better supply of goods and serves to keep up with mankind's ever growing
In addition an important point are the factors that define a Industrial revolution as opposed to just development being made. They are the frequency of change over time, the rapid increase of efficiency, and the disruptive nature new methods of work have on the old. So to begin, The first Industrial revolution came around in the 18th century and was characterised by newly discovered uses of steam, water, and petroleum power. These new power sources allowed for machines to be built such as the power loom; additionally a specialization of the labor force coupled with the new machines allowed the factory system of production to be born. Other game changing innovations include trains, steamboats, and cars. Massive jumps in resource efficiency following the First Revolution were caused by the faster communication and travel times now capable. Following the inevitable slowdown and end of the First Industrial Revolution in the late 19th into the early 20th centuries came the Second Industrial Revolution. Distinguished by the use of electricity to power mass production assembly lines, the development of new synthetics such as plastics, and lightweight alloy metals. Under those circumstances engineers found new methods of innovation using these new tools and techniques, some of the notable achievements The consequent boost to efficiency permitted better supply of goods and serves to keep up with mankind's ever growing