The Internet Age has changed the way the world lives. It connects billions of people around the world into a single network and creates a new way of socializing. Technological advancements “have improved communication between individuals” (Marshall), allowing instant access to information and news from around the world. Frederick Moran is an example of a person whose life has changed dramatically thanks to the Internet. It transformed his life in positive and negative ways. The Internet age had an economic, social, and intellectual impact on Frederick Moran because it affected his work, changed the way he communicated, and gave him access to unlimited knowledge. The Internet is creating millions of new jobs, helping the economy. Many small businesses and corporations have excelled thanks to the Internet. “Individual online users can market themselves on a global scale every day through custom-designed personal websites and blogs. » (Schel). Online advertising has become a way for businesses to make their business known to anyone in the world. “The advertising industry estimated that in 2002, the average Internet user saw 950 banner ads per day. » (Hollis). With the Internet, businesses have progressed and become more Internet-dependent societies. “The largest source of media revenue comes from advertising. » (Hollis) Internet advertising helps the economy and has developed a new source of advertising. Frederick Moran's work relied on the Internet. As a trading analyst, it analyzes and fixes computer programs intended for people who trade in commodities. “Companies now need fewer office and manufacturing workers and more employees with engineering, programming and business backgrounds to design, develop and manage increasingly complex systems. » (Marshall) Fr...... middle of paper .... ..llen, Kathryn H. "compulsive computer use". Issues: understanding controversy and society. ABC-CLIO, 2014. Web. May 2, 2014. Hollis, Daniel W. “Advertising.” American History. ABC-CLIO, 2014. Web. February 19, 2014. Marshall, Jim. “computer revolution”. American History. ABC-CLIO, 2014. Web. February 19, 2014. Marshall, Jim. “the communication revolution of the 20th century.” American History. ABC-CLIO, 2014. Web. February 19, 2014.McCaffery, Elisabeth. "World Wide Web." American History. ABC-CLIO, 2014. Web. February 19, 2014. Pech, Carol. "Google." American History. ABC-CLIO, 2014. Web. February 19, 2014. Schell, Bernadette. “Internet and media: overview”. Issues: understanding controversy and society. ABC-CLIO, 2014. Web. February 19, 2014. Watts, Tim J. “Internet and Social Media.” Issues: understanding controversy and society. ABC-CLIO, 2014. Web. February 19. 2014.