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…Jul 2, 2019Jul 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…Mar 21, 2019Mar 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…Mar 21, 2019Mar 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…Apr 16, 20181Apr 16, 20181
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…Nov 21, 2016Nov 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…Nov 20, 2016Nov 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…Oct 3, 2016Oct 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…Nov 14, 2014Nov 14, 2014
