This instant access to information that can come from any part of the globe has played a dramatic role in shaping the way architects think. From building design to city planning. Instant access to information is demanded and instant results are expected. Hence the speed at which architects design and contractors build has greatly altered the thinking patterns of design. Economics demands that buildings be built quickly, and so construction methods and building technology are fiercely challenged.
Technology changes in ever increasing increments, but with considerably few noticeable differences.
For example, the computer revolution saw the birth of home computers. The only difference we note is how much faster computers continuously get. But they don't change. They still bash bits and bytes to produce our media gulch filled society. As multi media plays a more vital role in our society, everything we do is affected by it.