Postindustry
Postindustry refers to the phase or mode of society that follows a traditionally industrialized economy and its associated social, cultural, and economic structures. The term is sometimes used interchangeably with "post‑industrial society" but can also denote a broader set of developments that arise when economies transition away from manufacturing-dominated production toward knowledge, service, and information-based activities.
Key characteristics of a post‑industrial environment include a shift of employment from manufacturing to services, increased
The post‑industrial paradigm emerged in the late twentieth century, accelerated by advances in computing, telecommunications, and
Critics of the post‑industrial model argue that it can exacerbate inequality, as high‑skill, high‑wage jobs are
In contemporary discourse, "postindustry" is sometimes used to analyze the transformation of third‑world economies as they