As we approach the twenty-first century, we are also approaching the verge of the Technological Revolution. This high-tech revolution will bring with it many changes that will inevitably effect every American citizen. It is not quite clear at this time exactly what these changes will be and what resulting effects they will have upon society, but by studying the previous, or Industrial, revolution, it is possible to make predictions about the sweeping changes that the Technological Revolution will bring with it.

             During the Industrial Revolution in turn of the century America, one of the most prominent trends throughout the country was the relocating of independent artisans and farmers to large industrialized cities in hopes of finding work. As the next revolution approaches, the exact opposite effect will take place. The population that relocates out of large cities will most likely move into suburbs of the cities they have just left, because, even though they do not need to live very near to their place of employment, it is still more convenient to be located somewhere near it. This is mainly due to the improved transportation and communication that the Technological Revolution is bringing with it. It is no longer required for workers to live near their place of work because of the automotive vehicles we have in America, and our communication systems which allow employers to contact their employees quickly and over great distances.

             The most common type of work available during the Industrial Revolution was manual labor factory jobs. In the third wave of history, the careers that will be most popular among American citizens will be ones which involve the processing and .

             distributing of information. Due to the type of labor most utilized in the Industrial Revolution, the most valued worker was one who was physically strong and was able to work over long periods of time. In the Technological Revolution, the most valued workers will be those who posses the greatest intelligence.