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Fission-fusion societies are defined by a variety of these fission-fusion dynamics, also known as merge and split dynamics. It’s fascinating to think about how these dynamics translate to digital native or hybrid online communities — and how digital tools, products, and platforms can allow fission and fusion to occur.

Where do we see fission &... See more

As we have seen in the previous theses, our digital environment:

Regulates our lives towards a smaller number of paths purposely designed by others rather than trails more fortuitous and exploratory.

Builds up a monolithic authentic self rather than a lush set of mutually-enriching contextual identities.

Is heavily focused on categorising people,

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Reclaiming Attention

But do remember, it’s the same thing! It’s the same thing, forever and always. Look at this:

Houllebecq - value detaches from human experience

Dostoyevsky - rapid progress can fracture human psychology

Philip K. Dick - our struggle to distinguish reality from simulation

Kurt Vonnegut - automation would both solve and create problems... See more