For example, the United States would experience faster change, than a third world country, that has limited access to technology and information. Social change is sometimes intentional but often unplanned. For example, when the airplane was invented people knew that this would increase and speed travel. However, it was probably not realized how this invention would effect society in the future. Families are spread through out the country, because it is easier to return for visits.
Companies are able to expand worldwide thanks to air travel.
The numerous crashes and deaths related to airplanes was not predicted either. Social change often generates controversy. For example, the move over the recent years to accept homosexuals has caused controversy involving the military, religion, and society overall. Some changes matter more than others do. For example, the invention of personal computers was more important than Cabbage Patch dolls.