Top-down power : hierarchies thrive on the internet.

Research shows hierarchical groups are more likely to use the internet as a platform. This might be counterintuitive, as the original rise of the internet coincided with events like the toppling of top-down structures. Despite the strong belief that the internet is horizontal, these hierarchical sys...

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Language:English
Language Notes:In English.
Published: [Place of publication not identified] : Big Think, 2019.
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Summary:Research shows hierarchical groups are more likely to use the internet as a platform. This might be counterintuitive, as the original rise of the internet coincided with events like the toppling of top-down structures. Despite the strong belief that the internet is horizontal, these hierarchical systems achieve high levels of online participation.
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