
Yoneji Masuda
Yoneji Masuda is a Japanese thinker and author known for his contributions to the concept of an 'information society.' His influential work, particularly his writings from the early 1970s, proposed ideas about the social transformations brought about by information technology and the emergence of a post-industrial society. Masuda's vision included the creation of a 'computopolis'—an experimental computer city—and he emphasized the potential for technology to foster a participatory democracy. His insights have been foundational in discussions about the future of technology and its impact on social structures.
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Yoneji Masuda wrote a book that influenced Ion Iliescu's thoughts on information society.
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