Simon Cope
Simon says...
I'm interested in the cultural change needed to achieve success in building online communities; the impact of disruptive technologies on work, culture and society; and the central role of civil society in rebuilding 'Broken Britain' <awaits merciless critique of each of the philosophical concepts underpinning these statements>
Clearly social networking has usurped some of the traditional roles of membership organisations (at least, for some people). This is in a way a continuation of what the web has been doing since its inception: information provision, networking with like-minded individuals, proclaiming one’s affiliations and points of view, accessing those in authority, have all been made easier, faster, cheaper and more accessible.
This surely begs a re-examination of why people join (rather than for what). ...
