From Industrial Revolution to the Digital Age

The Industrial Revolution was humanity's first great leap into the world of machines, where steam engines puffed and whirred their way into history books. It was a time when people swapped pitchforks for power looms and discovered that coal was more than just a way to keep warm—it was the fuel for progress. But while the spinning jenny spun its way into our hearts, it also spun a web of inequality, as wealth concentrated in the hands of a few factory owners while workers toiled in Dickensian conditions. It was a revolution, sure, but one that left many wondering if they were on the wrong side of history.

Fast forward a couple of centuries, and the Digital Age burst onto the scene like a rock star at a tech conference. Suddenly, the world was no longer powered by coal but by code, and the factory floor was replaced by the cloud. The internet democratized information, giving rise to memes, cat videos, and, oh yeah, entire industries. Yet, much like its industrial predecessor, the Digital Age hasn't been all sunshine and rainbows. While some tech moguls are busy launching themselves into space, others are left wondering if they can even afford the Wi-Fi to watch the livestream.