Abstract
Finding perspectives that contrast the traditional digital divide literature aiming
at «bridging the technology gap», is increasingly common. In this paper, we introduce the
case of Madeira, a small Portuguese island characterised by low-pace digitisation and
significant socioeconomic unbalance. Through this example, we hypothesize that in a
close future, facing the spread of ICT use, a lower-educated population may
underestimate the downsides of capitalistic digital tools adoption. Nevertheless, we also
introduce the idea that scarcely digitised environment may constitute privileged location
where to facilitate the spread of socially collaborative technologies.
at «bridging the technology gap», is increasingly common. In this paper, we introduce the
case of Madeira, a small Portuguese island characterised by low-pace digitisation and
significant socioeconomic unbalance. Through this example, we hypothesize that in a
close future, facing the spread of ICT use, a lower-educated population may
underestimate the downsides of capitalistic digital tools adoption. Nevertheless, we also
introduce the idea that scarcely digitised environment may constitute privileged location
where to facilitate the spread of socially collaborative technologies.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Proceedings of 16th European Conference on Computer-Supported Cooperative Work - Panels, Posters and Demos |
| Number of pages | 4 |
| Volume | 2 |
| Publisher | European Society for Socially Embedded Technologies (EUSSET) |
| Publication date | 2018 |
| Edition | 2 |
| Pages | 1-4 |
| ISBN (Electronic) | 2510-2591 |
| Publication status | Published - 2018 |
| Externally published | Yes |
| Event | 16th European Conference on Computer-Supported Cooperative Work - Nancy, France Duration: 4 Jun 2018 → 8 Jun 2018 |
Conference
| Conference | 16th European Conference on Computer-Supported Cooperative Work |
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| Country/Territory | France |
| City | Nancy |
| Period | 04/06/2018 → 08/06/2018 |