Technology, Media and Culture

Identify a technological invention, innovation, or change that had a significant cultural impact. Focus on something specific; don't summarize the history of a medium. (Example: The invention of the CD, not all audio recording) Explain the impact that invention or change had on the media industry. (Example: CD's allowed music to be recorded and played back at greater clarity and sturdiness than cassette tapes). Use and cite at least one article source from our library's database holdings (EBSCOhost or LEXIS/NEXIS, etc.) in your explanation of its impact. A regular internet source will not meet this requirement. Discuss why, how, or in what way(s) this invention or change was significant to the culture. (Example: CD's prepared consumers for digital files and the digital environment.)