Smart Mobs: The tools of cultural production are in the hands of teens - The Diigo Meta page

• 22 Jan 07
  

  David Jakes

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• 20 Jan 07
  

  theplayethic

  I quite agree

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• 03 Jan 07
  

  Marie Coleman

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• 02 Jan 07
  

  Will Richardson

  The tools for cultural production and distribution are in the pockets of 14 year olds. <br><br>This is a big difference...that students can produce and distribute and thus drive culture. They are active creators of culture, not just passive consumers of i

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  •  The tools for cultural production and distribution are in the pockets of 14 year olds. >
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  PG Holmlov

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  • I reproduce here my answer to this year's question -- "What are you optimistic about?" -- in its entirety:   The tools for cultural production and distribution are in the pockets of 14 year olds. This does not guarantee that they will do the hard work of democratic self-governance: the tools that enable the free circulation of information and communication of opinion are necessary but not sufficient for the formation of public opinion. Ask yourself this question: Which kind of population seems more likely to become actively engaged in civic affairs — a population of passive consumers, sitting slackjawed in their darkened rooms, soaking in mass-manufactured culture that is broadcast by a few to an audience of many, or a world of creators who might be misinformed or ill-intentioned, but in any case are actively engaged in producing as well as consuming cultural products? ...
  • I reproduce here my answer to this year's question -- "What are you optimistic about?" -- in its entirety:   The tools for cultural production and distribution are in the pockets of 14 year olds. This does not guarantee that they will do the hard work of democratic self-governance: the tools that enable the free circulation of information and communication of opinion are necessary but not sufficient for the formation of public opinion. Ask yourself this question: Which kind of population seems more likely to become actively engaged in civic affairs — a population of passive consumers, sitting slackjawed in their darkened rooms, soaking in mass-manufactured culture that is broadcast by a few to an audience of many, or a world of creators who might be misinformed or ill-intentioned, but in any case are actively engaged in producing as well as consuming cultural products? ...
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  Alan Levine

  ... adoption of web publishing, digital video production and online video distribution, social networking services, instant messaging, multiplayer role-playing games, online communities, virtual worlds, demonstrates the strength of their desire — unprom

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