The objective of this assignment is to synthesize course material and concepts from the readings and lectures. There
are 2 components to the assignment:
1. Using examples from Carey and Nye discuss how 4 examples of how the introduction of the telegraph
produced and/or transformed social practices (~300 words each, ~1,200 words in total).
2. Provide a brief (~300 word) discussion of the following: in your opinion, which technology — the telegraph or
the Internet — had a greater impact on the society of its time and why?
Notes:
• Excellent arguments can be made for either the telegraph or the Internet being the most significant social
transformation of society via ICT. There is therefore no correct answer to the question of which technology
was more significant. The point is to simply present a strong argument for whichever technology you believe
was most transformative.
• Additional research is not required for the assignment.
• Citations can be referenced simply by author and page number (ie: Carey, 33).
• If any images are included, they should be properly cited and included in a reference list.