Introduction
Introduction
The Construction of the Future of Platforms
Author(s): Nico Carpentier, Miloš HrochSubject(s): Social Sciences, Media studies, Communication studies, Theory of Communication
Published by: Polskie Towarzystwo Komunikacji Społecznej
Keywords: Future; Futures Studies; Constructionism; Delphi method; Centralized Data Gathering; Platforms; Communication Technologies;
Summary/Abstract: The introduction of the special issue on the construction of the future of platforms provides the paradigmatic, conceptual and methodological framework for this special issue. Starting from a brief outline of the characteristics of the field of futures studies, the article supports the call to better embed in social and political theory, and frames the special issue, with its constructionist emphasis, as a contribution to this debate. In addition, the article provides an overview of the Delphi+ workshop method that was used, and describes the centralized data gathering process, into which all research articles of this special issue tap, to then produce their distinct analyses. This motivates the need to read this introduction alongside the five research articles that have been included in this special issue.
Journal: Central European Journal of Communication
- Issue Year: 17/2024
- Issue No: 35
- Page Range: 2-16
- Page Count: 15
- Language: English