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Theoretical Foundations of the Web: Cognition, Communication, and Co-Operation. Towards an Understanding of Web 1.0, 2.0, 3.0

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  • Christian Fuchs

    (Unified Theory of Information Research Group, ICT&S Center: Advanced Studies and Research in Information and Communication Technologies & Society; University of Salzburg, Sigmund Haffner Gasse 18, 5020 Salzburg, Austria)

  • Wolfgang Hofkirchner

    (Unified Theory of Information Research Group, ICT&S Center: Advanced Studies and Research in Information and Communication Technologies & Society; University of Salzburg, Sigmund Haffner Gasse 18, 5020 Salzburg, Austria)

  • Matthias Schafranek

    (Unified Theory of Information Research Group, ICT&S Center: Advanced Studies and Research in Information and Communication Technologies & Society; University of Salzburg, Sigmund Haffner Gasse 18, 5020 Salzburg, Austria)

  • Celina Raffl

    (Unified Theory of Information Research Group, ICT&S Center: Advanced Studies and Research in Information and Communication Technologies & Society; University of Salzburg, Sigmund Haffner Gasse 18, 5020 Salzburg, Austria)

  • Marisol Sandoval

    (Unified Theory of Information Research Group, ICT&S Center: Advanced Studies and Research in Information and Communication Technologies & Society; University of Salzburg, Sigmund Haffner Gasse 18, 5020 Salzburg, Austria)

  • Robert Bichler

    (Unified Theory of Information Research Group, ICT&S Center: Advanced Studies and Research in Information and Communication Technologies & Society; University of Salzburg, Sigmund Haffner Gasse 18, 5020 Salzburg, Austria)

Abstract

Currently, there is much talk of Web 2.0 and Social Software. A common understanding of these notions is not yet in existence. The question of what makes Social Software social has thus far also remained unacknowledged. In this paper we provide a theoretical understanding of these notions by outlining a model of the Web as a techno-social system that enhances human cognition towards communication and co-operation. According to this understanding, we identify three qualities of the Web, namely Web 1.0 as a Web of cognition, Web 2.0 as a Web of human communication, and Web 3.0 as a Web of co-operation. We use the terms Web 1.0, Web 2.0, Web 3.0 not in a technical sense, but for describing and characterizing the social dynamics and information processes that are part of the Internet.

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  • Christian Fuchs & Wolfgang Hofkirchner & Matthias Schafranek & Celina Raffl & Marisol Sandoval & Robert Bichler, 2010. "Theoretical Foundations of the Web: Cognition, Communication, and Co-Operation. Towards an Understanding of Web 1.0, 2.0, 3.0," Future Internet, MDPI, vol. 2(1), pages 1-19, February.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jftint:v:2:y:2010:i:1:p:41-59:d:7150
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    1. David Beer & Roger Burrows, 2007. "Sociology and, of and in Web 2.0: Some Initial Considerations," Sociological Research Online, , vol. 12(5), pages 67-79, September.
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