Yes, I think that people are becoming more informed and also more active in politics and with world events.  I think that especially young adults, the new "internet generation" are using the internet for just about everything.  We use the internet to find jobs, to research just about anything, for school-work, to connect to the world via e-mail, etc.  Computer networks such as the facebook, I believe, are changing the world even more.  People are more in touch with people from their past and more well rounded as to what other people are interested in.  I think we can safely assume that the majority of at least young Americans are absolutely relying on the computer and using it to make major life decisions.