What was a key concept in Toffler's "Future Shock"?
Cultural stagnation
Information overload
Political revolutions
Economic collapse
Answer
Information overload was a central concept in Alvin Toffler's "Future Shock." Toffler argued that the rapid pace of technological advancement and the resulting deluge of information could overwhelm individuals, leading to stress, anxiety, and a sense of disorientation. He believed that society needed to adapt to this information overload by developing new ways of processing and managing information to avoid the negative consequences of future shock.
Exploring the Future: The Alvin Toffler Challenge
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