Disconnected

Exploring the Decline of Social Networks

Milan Frankl (Autor)

Buch | Softcover

250 Seiten

2025
Business Expert Press (Verlag)
978-1-63742-746-0 (ISBN)

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Disconnected: Exploring the Decline of Social Networks examines the future of social networks, highlighting their transformation from community builders to sources of misinformation and frustration. Using interdisciplinary insights, it uncovers the complex interplay of technological, social, and cultural factors behind this shift. It discusses the impact on individuals, businesses, and society, proposing pathways to a healthier digital environment.The book delves into the fascinating journey of social networks, tracing their evolution from tools that fostered community building to platforms that can sometimes spread misinformation. It explores how privacy issues are crucial in shaping user experiences and trust. Disconnected also examines the phenomenon of algorithmic polarization, where algorithms create echo chambers and contribute to the spread of disinformation.

The author explores the social and cultural factors that influence social networks. Additionally, he includes case studies that highlight the real-world impacts of social networks on individuals, businesses, and society as a whole.

Readers will discover practical solutions that offer pathways to creating a healthier digital environment, enable recognition of misinformation and privacy issues more effectively as well as gain strategic insights that will help navigate and influence the future of social networks.

Dr. Frankl, MBA, PhD, has extensive experience in IT, telecommunications, and business re-engineering. He has held various technical, marketing, and management roles at IBM Canada and CGI, contributing to numerous strategic projects in both private and public sectors. After relocating to Victoria, BC in the early 90s, Dr. Frankl held executive positions, including CFO, President, and CEO of several Canadian hi-tech businesses. Currently, he is a Professor Emeritus at University Canada West, a member of Global University Systems, an Adjunct Professor at the University of Victoria's School of Health Information Science, and the Program Chair of the Master in Information Technology Management at Yorkville University, BC, Canada.

Erscheinungsdatum	08.02.2025
Verlagsort	Sterling Forest
Sprache	englisch
Maße	152 x 229 mm
Themenwelt	Mathematik / Informatik ► Informatik ► Netzwerke
	Informatik ► Theorie / Studium ► Algorithmen
	Mathematik / Informatik ► Informatik ► Web / Internet
	Sozialwissenschaften ► Kommunikation / Medien ► Journalistik
	Wirtschaft
ISBN-10	1-63742-746-8 / 1637427468
ISBN-13	978-1-63742-746-0 / 9781637427460
Zustand	Neuware