The Third Industrial Revolution

A Third Industrial Revolution, began after the Second World War, more precisely in 1950. With advances in the technological area, it represented the union between science and industry.

As a result, science became part of the productive system. This revolution can also be called Technical-Scientific-Informational Revolution, representing the period of greatest technological advance, in force until the present time.

What was the Third Industrial Revolution?

The Third Industrial Revolution is marked by the predominance of high technology, with information technology, electronics, genetics, robotics, among others, assuming prominent positions.

Advances in these areas influenced the entire production system, as the objective was to produce more in less time, with advanced technologies and skilled labor. There was also the improvement of old inventions.

This revolution also encompasses progress in rural areas (agriculture and livestock), in addition to the area of ​​service provision. All sectors of the economy were affected by the Third Industrial Revolution

All this movement and advancement is associated with the production process. The introduction of robots and more efficient machines triggered an increase in production and profits.

With the decrease in manpower, there was also a decrease in the time to manufacture the product.

Research centers in developed countries have become hubs for financial investments.

the aadvances of the phases of the industrial revolutions enabled more and more countries to become involved in the world industrialization process.

Another factor of extreme importance to characterize this revolution was the globalization. It made it possible for information to be transmitted at record speeds, strengthening the relationship between people from different parts of the world.

It broke down physical barriers, as people started to be connected all the time. The possibility of exchanging histories, cultures, customs and traditions has become more accessible with the help of globalization.

Likewise, it contributed to the massification of certain products, enabling knowledge and access to certain goods.

Key features of the Third Industrial Revolution

Some of the main characteristics and consequences of this period are:

• Insertion of technology in the scientific field;
• Development of robotics, genetics, information technology, telecommunications, among others;
• Large-scale production in record time;
• Production of new products;
• Consolidation of capitalism;
• Economy acceleration;
• Job generation;
• Devaluation of the workforce;
• Industrial Expansion.

Inventions and Discoveries of the Third Industrial Revolution

• Electronic computer;
• Personal computer;
• Internet;
• Cell phone;
• Automotive technologies;
• Robots;
• Space advancement.

These are just some of the inventions and discoveries of the Third Industrial Revolution.

Learn more at:

• Phases of the Industrial Revolution
• Questions about the Industrial Revolution
• Causes and Preconditions for the Industrial Revolution
• Industrial Revolution in Brazil