Thoughts on Prehistory of Social Media
I really enjoyed reading the article "A Prehistory of Social Media" by Kevin Driscoll (and appreciate that I found it through Eric Hobson's Memex) for a couple of reasons. I found it fascinating, for one, as Driscoll explores the early access to the internet beyond ARPANET and the way that community-oriented groups developed the early modem. I really enjoy seeing this side of the history; the one that is more accessible and is not focused on government production or exclusive to large institutions.
I also really appreciated the incentive behind this article, as expressed in the quote below.
"... Exploring how these communities developed and sustained themselves not only provides a fuller history of the internet, but offers insights into how we might build healthier online communities that are more just, equitable, and inclusive."
Citational Information¶
Driscoll, Kevin. “A Prehistory of Social Media.” Issues in Science and Technology 38, no. 4 (Summer 2022): 20–23, http://issues.org/prehistory-social-media-modem-world-driscoll/.