Internet ergo sum: voices from the Web

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Published: Jan 1, 2010
DOI: https://doi.org/10.17471/2499-4324/280
Keywords:
Educational Technology, Technology Enhanced Learning (TEL), Knowledge Society, Education, Technology, Internet, thought, knowledge, learning-teaching

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Elena Sassi
Università di Napoli Federico II, Napoli

Abstract

This paper discusses ideas and perceptions about the Internet, its effects and consequences, by drawing on a survey carried out by the Edge Foundation (USA) in 2010. This survey posed the question “How is the Internet changing the way you think?” The answers from about two hundred people, including intellectuals, scientists, artists, media people etc, indicated a wide spectrum of opinions. These range from the very futuristic to the attentively cautious to the pessimistic, with many intermediate nuances. A summary of points for consideration is presented, which is organised into themes of general interest.

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Vol. 18 No. 2 (2010): TD50 - Knowledge Society, Education, Technology
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Articles - Special Issue

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Author Biography

Elena Sassi, Università di Napoli Federico II, Napoli

Dipartimento di Scienze Fisiche

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