EVOLUTION: INDUSTRIAL VS DIGITAL AGE. TREND---CONNECTED ECONOMY

Hello steemit community,
I'm just 27 days in this great community that has really change my mentality of viewing how things are changing and the new era we are into as a people globally. I was reflecting on the current shift from the 'information or internet age' to the connected economy which I think every steemian is a beneficiary. Now, there was a time when production of both goods and services demands physical presence both currently you could be in you sitting room, eating popcorn and just clicking on the laptop and you get paid for doing so. Amazing and interesting I would say, that is why I choose to write about this shift or evolution from the Industrial age to the Digital age and now things are changing as we are gradually shifting into the connected economy.

First, I would want to discuss the industrial era which lasted for approximately 100 years (1750- 1850) source:
The Industrial era began as a result of the invention of the steam powered engine in great Britain which replaced the muscle power or localized methods of pressure. This led to a significant change in the labor, social and political live style of Humans. More goods and services were available and excess were shipped to areas where there are needed. Then, things began to change as information technology sets in.
The information or the Digital age started about 60 years ago. The invention of the computer cause a shift from slower and localized means of distributing information, products and services to a more rapid and global means of distribution.
this age is also known as the 'NEW MEDIA AGE' because, the whole world has become a global village where everyone can meet without meeting physically.
BUT, Recently the digital age has been a foundation for the new Era called the CONNECTED ECONOMY to set in. I am going to be using some examples while trying to buttress my point.

First, Mark Zuckerberg ( FACEBOOK) as at 2017 was just 34 years old. He visited my country Nigeria and this worth over $56 billion who is operating in the connected economy while, take for instance the richest man in Nigeria and Africa, Aliko Dangote as at 2017 was 67 years old and he worth about $12.2 billion who still operates in the industrial era.
Also Larry Page (google) worth $40.7 billion compare to President Donald Trump( president USA, into Real estate) worth about $3.1 billion.
Steemit is another platform where you become a beneficiary in this new era. doing what is fun and get paid. Wow.... that's how we roll.......
Though, the Industrial and Digital age contributed as a foundation for the connected economy to prevail. some of the contributions of the Industrial age includes;
*The use of machines.... mechanical engineering
*shifting young people from being laborers to students because of the shift.

Reducing cost and less time involve in achieving set targets.
Also the Digital Age contributed in the following ways;
Increased access to information
Increased speed to response in business fluctuations
Reduce social cost as information can be shared easily.
Expands Universal consciousness to an average person.
made access to Knowledge quick using search engines such as google.
Don't be left behind, the world is evolving gradually. The rate of speed which information can be transferred within our planet and outside is alarming and surprising.

APPRECIATION
I want to use this medium to appreciate some individual here who has been an inspiration, though some may not know this but I frequently check out their content daily because I learn so much everyday from them.
@fredrikaa
@exyle
@dobartim
@crytotuber
@euronation
Also, those that personally introduce and taught me the Dos and don't......
@olamax
@rejoiceavl
@daniel-otaniel and other.