The Information Society represents the most fundamental change in our time, with enormous opportunities for society as a whole, but with risks for individuals and regions. The way we develop it must reflect the ideas and values which have shaped the European Union. These ideas and values should be transparent and coherent with social justice in order to win the supportof citizens. Preparing europeans for the advent of the information society is a priority task. Human development report.
Communications change economic competition, empowerment and culture, inspiring global conversation.
Writing computer programmes and revealing genetic codes have replaced the search for gold, the conquest of land and command of machinery as the path to economic power. Communications technology sets this era of globalization apart from any other. Societ dell'Informazione, 1999.