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3. Industrial Age
The next stage was industrial
age which made people discover metal
to make tools that could be used for
agriculture. People also learnt to
weave clothes. Cottage industries
were established. People started
trade by selling the production in
the market. Society became more
advanced.
industry
4. Scientific Age
It is the current and the most advanced stage of society. Many discoveries and
inventions were made. There came facilities of communication, transportation,
etc. Radio, television, internet, fax, aeroplane, vehicles, rockets, satellites, etc.
were invented which made people's life easier, faster and more comfortable. Now,
people have luxurious life. People are more creative and innovative. The world
has become a global village. Thus, people's life has changed a lot from the time of
primitive to advanced scientific age.

satellite rocket internet spaceman
According to August Comte the global society has gone through three stages:

1. Theological Stage
2. Metaphysical Stage and
3. Scientific Age
Some educationists also say that society is developed through three stages:

The Stone Age
The Bronze Age and
The Iron Age

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