knowledge society
A social and economic structure in which creating, sharing, and using knowledge…A social and economic structure in which creating, sharing, and using knowledge becomes the primary driver for development, replacing industry as the main economic activity, relying on information and communication technologies (ICTs), and emphasizing education, research, and innovation for societal well-being, economic competitiveness, and effective action; characterized by educated citizens, knowledge workers, and systems that turn information into actionable resources for improving human conditions and fostering sustainable growth.
Meaning
1 sensesA social and economic structure in which creating, sharing, and using knowledge becomes the primary driver for development, replacing industry as the main economic activity, relying on information and communication technologies (ICTs), and emphasizing education, research, and innovation for societal well-being, economic competitiveness, and effective action; characterized by educated citizens, knowledge workers, and systems that turn information into actionable resources for improving human conditions and fostering sustainable growth.
Examples
1 sentencesKnowledge transforms societies.
Forms
plural: knowledge societies| Singular | knowledge society |
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