How Technology Has Increased Human Development | World101

The Industrial Revolution in Great Britain made transporting goods and people much faster than before. The green revolution in India produced “miracle rice” that fed hundreds of millions of people. These manufacturing and agricultural advancements have driven the world’s development, and today, there is even more potential for innovation. To learn more about how technology causes both positive and negative development trends throughout time, visit our Development module: Subscribe to our channel for more videos that cover the issues, trends, and concepts you need to know to navigate our complicated world: World101 is a growing library of free educational resources that makes complex international relations and foreign policy issues accessible to learners both inside and outside of formal academic settings. For more videos, as well as interactive maps, infographics, quizzes, and online teaching resources, visit our website: CFR Education is an initiative within the Council on Foreign Relations that aims to make complex foreign policy and international issues accessible for high school and college students through its educational products: World101, Model Diplomacy, and Convene the Council. Visit our website: Follow us on social media: Facebook: Twitter: Download transcript: An Overview of #teaching #Development #Technology #world101