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Developing virtual communities

Context

The advent of global networking is fragmenting and re-sorting society into 'virtual communities.' Instead of being bound by location, groups of people can now meet in cyberspace, the noncorporeal world existing between two linked computers.

Claim

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Counter-claim

The virtual public sphere brought about by computer-mediated communication will serve a cathartic role, allowing the public to feel involved rather than to advance actual participation.

Broader

Improving existing communities
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Developing internet
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Creating community
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Related

Developing smart communities
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UIA organization

Reference

Fernback, Jan and Thompson, Brad: Virtual Communities: Abort, Retry, Failure ?
Holmes, David: Virtual Politics: identity and community in cyberspace
Holeton, Richard: Composing Cyberspace: identity, community, and knowledge in the electronic age

Web link

SDG

Sustainable Development Goal #9: Industry, Innovation and InfrastructureSustainable Development Goal #11: Sustainable Cities and Communities

Metadata

Database
Global strategies
Type
(D) Detailed strategies
Subject
  • Society » Communities
  • Transportation, telecommunications » Internet
  • Development » Development
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    Language
    English
    Last update
    Jan 30, 2023