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crowdsourcing-and-collaboration
The text explores how collective action and crowdfunding platforms like Kickstarter influence cultural production and the dynamics of participation online.
1 chapter across 1 book
To Save Everything, Click Here (2011)Eli Pariser
Chapter 2: The Nonsense of “the Internet”—and How to Stop It
Chapter 2 critiques the common misconceptions about 'the Internet' as a monolithic entity and explores the complexities and nuances of its infrastructure, governance, and cultural impact. It discusses the challenges of regulation, the evolution of network architecture, and the socio-political dynamics shaping the Internet's future, emphasizing the need to move beyond simplistic narratives and embrace more sophisticated frameworks for understanding and managing digital networks.