Lecture: The Contemporary Age - From Industrial Revolution to the Digital Era

Delve into a transformative period of human history in this insightful lecture titled 'The Contemporary Age: From the Industrial Revolution to the Internet.' Spanning 250 years, this discussion covers the transition from agrarian societies to industrialized nations, highlighting key developments such as class consciousness, workers' rights, and the formation of trade unions. We will explore the dramatic shifts in urbanization, mass production, and the societal upheavals that gave rise to ideologies like socialism, communism, and nationalism during the turbulent times of World Wars and the Cold War. The speaker, Oriol Munné, a journalist from Catalunya Ràdio and a renowned humanist educator, will guide us through these historical milestones, leading us to the modern-day implications of the digital revolution, including the emergence of the Internet and artificial intelligence. Join us for a thought-provoking exploration of our contemporary world.