Collaborative Society

This volume in the MIT Press Essential Knowledge series explores the transformative impact of networked technologies on social collaboration, highlighting the rise of a new collaborative society characterized by peer-to-peer interactions and services. It delves into the sharing economy, various models of peer production, and the motivations behind participation while addressing themes like collaborative media, hactivism, and citizen science. Additionally, the book examines internet-mediated social relations and the challenges posed by fake news and digital disruptions, offering insights into the future of collaboration in an increasingly interconnected world.