Tag Archives: social networking sites
Social networks, digital technologies and political change in North Africa
Much has been written about the potential of new ICTs, and particularly mobile technologies and social networking software, to transform political and social systems. A fundamental question that underlies all work in ICT4D is whether new ICTs can indeed be … Continue reading
Filed under 'phones, Accessibility, Africa, Development, Ethics, Social Networking
Are social networking sites encouraging infantilism?
A recent report in the Guardian has highlighted the lack of research and understanding of the impact of social networking sites such as Facebook, Bebo and Twitter. The report comments that: “Social network sites risk infantilising the mid-21st century mind, … Continue reading
Filed under Ethics, Social Networking
Social networking sites and surveillance
Christian Fuchs has recently published the results of a fascinating survey of the ways in which students in Salburg use and know about the surveillance implications associated with the use of social networking sites. It presents a balanced critical account … Continue reading
