Community Quote by Howard Rheingold
“Technology no longer consists just of hardware or software or even services, but of communities. Increasingly, community is a part of technology, a driver of technology, and an emergent effect of technology.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Net Smart, 2013
Technology now includes communities that shape and are shaped by it.
In simple terms: Tech and community are intertwined.
Key Takeaway
Leverage community to drive tech impact.
Themes
technology
community
innovation
Mood
analytical
forward-looking
Type
theoretical
practical
When to use this quote
- product development
- online forums
- social movements
Key Concepts
social networks
platform ecosystems
emergent behavior
Questions to Reflect On
- How does community affect your tech projects?
- What strategies nurture healthy tech communities?
A Different Perspective
Community influence can be unpredictable.
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