Thinking about the History of Information, Communication and Media (Yamakawa History Lecture Series: Knowing Now, Thinking Today)

Outline

In 2018, the high school curriculum guidelines were revised, introducing three subjects in the history discipline: the mandatory course 'Integrated History', and the elective courses 'World History Exploration' and 'Japanese History Exploration'. Yamakawa Publishing has also launched the publication of 'Thinking about the Present, Reflecting on Today: Yamakawa History Lectures', in collaboration with universities. In this series, we are responsible for 'Reflecting on the History of Information, Communication, and Science Technology'. Contemplating the history of information, communication, and media is crucial not only for understanding the development of industries and technology but also for analyzing the role and impact of information in relation to historical events. This is because information and communication technologies play a pivotal role in stimulating societal and cultural changes and in creating turning points in history. Through communication technology, we aim to focus on the relationship between Japan and the world, and to explore the historical significance of information and communication.