Toffler's Waves By pageantqn Period: Jan 1, 1700 to Dec 31, 1899 Wave 1: Agricultural Period: Jan 1, 1700 to Apr 23, 2040 Strand 2: Technology Period: Jan 1, 1780 to Jan 1, 1950 Wave 2: Industrial Period: Jan 1, 1950 to Jan 1, 2005 Wave 3: Information Period: Jan 1, 1999 to Jan 1, 2035 Wave 4: Communication Period: Jan 1, 2011 to Jan 1, 2040 Wave 5: Biotechnology