Postindustrial society from "summary" of Radical Technologies by Adam Greenfield
In the broadest terms, the postindustrial society is one in which the majority of the workforce is no longer engaged in making things. Instead, they are involved in producing and delivering services, or in managing information. This transition from an economy based on manufacturing to one driven by services is a defining feature of the contemporary world. Postindustrial societies are characterized by a shift away from physical labor and towards mental activities. People are more likely to be working with ideas, information, and knowledge than with their hands. This change has been driven in large part by advances in technology, which have automated many of the tasks that were once performed ...
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