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5 Most Significant Technological Advancements Changing The 21st Century Given ongoing innovation and more research and development pouring into technology than ever before, this should not be surprising though. Although practically all technology created affects the world in which we live and shapes our way of life; some have a more important influence than others. This page is for you if you are keen to find out which of the tech innovations of the twenty-first century have had the most influence. 1. Social Media Platform SixDegrees.com was the first social networking website ever created. Originally opened in 1997, the site grew somewhat popular before closing in 2000 because of declining user interest. Friendster rapidly filled its hole in 2001, then Myspace in 2003, although both also fell short as sustainable social media venues. Four years into the twenty-first century, though, all changed. Launched by numerous Harvard undergraduates including Mark Zuckerberg, Facebook transfo...