Discover how Information Communication Technology (ICT) drives profound social transformation. This vital study argues that new digital tools don’t create entirely new societal structures but amplify existing historical trends. Gain a comparative historical perspective on ICT’s impact on education, norms, knowledge creation, consumerism, and our sense of time and distance. Essential for researchers, students of technology and society, and anyone seeking to understand digital transformation’s deep roots. A must-read for insight into technology’s evolving role in society.