The Nature of the Future
Dispatches from the Socialstructed World
by:
Marina Gorbis
in:
Social Theory
Summary:
The book explores the impact of technology on society, envisioning a world where social networks and collaborative platforms transform traditional institutions and empower individuals to better shape their future. It discusses the rise of a "socialstructed" environment, where personal connections and crowd-sourced solutions become key drivers of innovation and success.
Key points:
1. Socialstructing: Gorbis describes how technology and social media let people organize in new ways, creating a network-based infrastructure that supports collaborative and decentralized innovation and decision-making.
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