Computer Networks and Globalization

Communication and information computer networks connect the world in ways that make globalization more natural and inequity more subtle. As educators, we look at these phenomena holistically analyzing them from the realist’s view, thus exploring tensions, (in) equity and (in)justice, and from the id...

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Published in:Brock education 2007-09, Vol.16 (2), p.29
Main Authors: Martinovic, D., Magliaro, J.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Computer networks
Internet
Open access publishing
Open source software
Technological planning
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Summary:Communication and information computer networks connect the world in ways that make globalization more natural and inequity more subtle. As educators, we look at these phenomena holistically analyzing them from the realist’s view, thus exploring tensions, (in) equity and (in)justice, and from the idealist’s view, thus embracing connectivity, convergence and development of a collective consciousness. In an increasingly market- driven world we find examples of openness and human generosity that are based on networks, specifically the Internet. After addressing open movements in publishing, software industry and education, we describe the possibility of a dialectic equilibrium between globalization and indigenousness in view of ecologically designed future smart networks
ISSN:1183-1189
1183-1189
DOI:10.26522/brocked.v16i2.84