Speculations on the Impact of Global Electronic Networks on Human Cognition and Human Organization

Abstract

For “Global”, read “USA”. Examines the relationship between dominant communication technologies, human cognition and human organization. Concludes that electronic networks have a great potential for improving the richness of human cognition and facilitating democracy. Cautions that public money needs to be spent to ensure universal access to, development of and open exchange within networks. Avers that European critical scholarship is incapable of empirical verification.

Citation

Nilan, M.S. (1993), "Speculations on the Impact of Global Electronic Networks on Human Cognition and Human Organization", Internet Research, Vol. 3 No. 3. https://doi.org/10.1108/EUM0000000003776