Lara Srivastava TAFI workshop
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The document discusses the evolving role of technology in society, emphasizing its transition from a mere tool to a pivotal social artifact that influences human identity and relationships. It highlights key trends such as increased dependence on networks, the unpredictability of market developments, and the rise of participatory web culture. Additionally, it outlines guiding principles for a future internet that is accessible, inclusive, and secure.
Lara Srivastava TAFI workshop
- 1. Networking humanity: Tensions and Transitions TOWARDS ATOWARDS A Dr. Lara Srivastava Professor, Webster University Policy Consultant, infoDev/World Bank Final Public Workshop, Brussels, 22 November 2010 image: PeterDuke
- 2. so what’s the big digital deal? • speedspeed of change and innovation • dependencedependence on the network • unpredictabilityunpredictability of market development and user adoption • portabilityportability and mobilitymobility of always-on digital information and communication (e.g. through broadband wireless networks & device innovation) • technological ubiquityubiquity as sensors, nanotechnology and identification technologies connect more and more “things” to the network (i.e. internet of things) • rise of the so-called web 2.0,web 2.0, with passive consultation of the network by users giving way to active participation, collaboration and creativity (e.g. social networking, wikis, MMORPGs, virtual worlds...) image: peterduke
- 3. the new techno-social paradigm • technology goes from being a mere tool to be used when required to a pivotal social artefact • it becomes an intimate aspect of daily life, 24/7 • human identity is more often than not formulated and transmitted in the digital environment • as a result, human relationships are increasingly mediated by technology Hey it’s persona l!
- 4. who am I? image: brittney bush
- 5. reflection illusion Image: Sha Sha Chu
- 6. i n v e r s i o n distortion Image: yourbartender
- 7. m u l t i p l i c i t y fragmentation Image: Onkel Wart
- 8. p r e s e n c e absence image: kyknoord
- 9. Image: Faithful Chant v i s i b i l i t y invisibility
- 10. Image: delaney/srivastava r e c i p r o c i t y voyeurismOBJECTS IN THE MIRROR ARE CLOSER THAN THEY APPEAR
- 12. FUTURE INTERNETFUTURE INTERNET Guiding PrinciplesGuiding Principles 1. Available & Accessible 2. Diverse & Inclusive 3. Scalable & Sustainable 4. Open & Shareable 5. Green & Affordable 6. Reliable & Resilient 7. Safe & Secure 8. Private & Trustworthy 9. Appealing & Usable 10. Adaptable & Customizable
- 13. t h a n k y o u ! lara.srivastava@gmail.com image: peterduke We become what we behold. We shape our tools and thereafter they shape us” Marshall McLuhan