In our course so far, we have taken a voyage helping us to understand the development of data within the human experience dating from man's earliest invention of language and writing to the invention of the Internet. In doing so, we have also learned the properties of data can resemble a living organism.

With this foundational understanding, we then observed how all information is now becoming digital from inception to storage and transmission. This assignment is provided to help you review what has been discussed thus far in the course as you

1) consider the current digital revolution,

2) reflect upon the advances taking place, and

3) anticipate changes / implications to come in the future.

Write a three to five (3-5) page paper in which you:

1. Outline the evolution of data across the scope of human history.

2. Identify three (3) ways you believe digital technology can affect society.

3. Address the following topics from your text and other sources featured thus far in this course:

a. Sensors

i. Discuss the purpose of sensors in your own words.

ii. Name two (2) types of sensors you utilize; then, describe how you use each of those sensors in your life.

iii. Suggest two (2) impacts and two (2) implications of using sensors within society now and in the future.

b. The Internet of Things

i. Define in your own words what is meant by the phrase Internet of Things. Provide two (2) examples of this concept in your definition.

ii. Suggest two (2) impacts and two (2) implications of using the Internet now and in the future.

c. Driverless Cars

i. Provide insight into the use of autonomous vehicles used today.

ii. Briefly summarize one to two [1-2] paragraphs) the stages required to provide the full implementation of these vehicles.

iii. Suggest three (3) current challenges being faced by manufacturers to get this initiative fully operational in the future. Next, which of your chosen challenges do you believe is the hardest to overcome? Justify your response.

iv. Speculate two (2) potential benefits and two (2) potential issues that may arise when dealing with this initiative.

4. Present your philosophy of how the future will be impacted by the transformation of society toward a complete digital future. Offer two (2) positive and two (2) negative aspects for digital transformation of the future.

5. Format your assignment according to the following formatting requirements:

a. Typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.

b. Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the students name, the professors name, the course title, and the date.

The cover page is not included in the required page length.

c. Include a reference page. Citations and references must follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.

The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:

• Evaluate divergent viewpoints of the effect of digital technology and a variety of electronic media on society.

• Form an opinion about issues related to computer technology that might pose philosophical challenges for society in the future.

• Analyze the effects of digital technologies on society, including the public and private spheres.

• Analyze arguments concerning censorship, freedom of speech, personal privacy, and professional ethics as related to digital technology.

• Examine issues related to data security and the regulation of data and the Internet.

• Examine issues concerning virtual and intellectual property law and copyright law.

• Use technology and information resources to research issues in computers and society.

• Write clearly and concisely about computers and society using proper writing mechanics.