The document discusses the information society, defining it as a term derived from Japan in the 1960s. It outlines the development of the information society through factors like ICT development, information accessibility, and the transition from an industrial to information-based economy. The key characteristics of an information society are described as the widespread use of ICT, jobs based around ICT, reduced physical distances through virtual connectivity, and greater utilization of information through digital platforms. Components that comprise an information society include information products, industries, functions, internal information linkages, parallel mediums, and technical/social progress.