Jürgen DerlathStorytelling — or why we should become suspicious when someone wants to tell us storiesStorytelling is a very powerful way to spread your message — hence the hype about storytelling in business and politics. That’s how it…7 min read·Jul 2, 2019----
Jürgen DerlathDo virtual social networks destroy the social fabric?There is some debate as to whether virtual social networks have a net beneficial or net detrimental effect on society. [1] And it must be…7 min read·Mar 21, 2019----
Jürgen DerlathThe Social Internet has come to stayCritical voices have accompanied the development of the internet from the very beginning. Recently, there have been increased warnings…7 min read·Mar 21, 2019----
Jürgen Derlath“Can we go back to using Facebook for what it was originally for — looking up exes to see how fat…Recently, Apple CEO Tim Cook made a name for himself when he spoke out in favor of restricting the use of technology in schools, suggesting…6 min read·Apr 16, 2018--1--1
Jürgen DerlathHow reading on screens influences our thinkingWe are influencing the environment with our technology. But it’s not a one-way street. The technology in our environment affects us too. It…4 min read·Nov 21, 2016----
Jürgen DerlathWhy People Participate in Online CommunitiesWhy do people hang out online and what motivates them to participate in online communities? There are two very interesting studies that…5 min read·Nov 20, 2016----
Jürgen DerlathMeasuring the Sense of Community in Online CommunitiesA strong sense of community (SOC) is considered to be desirable because it fosters pro-social behavior of community members and helps deal…13 min read·Oct 3, 2016----
Jürgen DerlathCommunities of Practice – Why Community Management should treat them differentlyCommunities of interest and communities of practice are two important and widespread community types and, although, they have many things…4 min read·Nov 14, 2014----