1 Knowledge Society2 Network Society Knowledge Society Content of this session3 Network Society The network society “is a social structure based on networks operated by information and communication technologies based in microelectronics and digital computer networks that generate, process, and distribute information on the basis of the knowledge accumulated in the nodes of the networks.” (Castells and Cardoso 2005) flexibility and adaptive capacity organisational relationships information flow interconnectivity45 The network society “is a social structure based on networks operated by information and communication technologies based in microelectronics and digital computer networks that generate, process, and distribute information on the basis of the knowledge accumulated in the nodes of the networks.” (Castells and Cardoso 2005) Networks Nodes Digital ICTs Network Society:6 Network Society Network: A network is a system of interconnected nodes. Networks are functioning structures performing programmed tasks. Structures of networks are open and dynamic. Networks could be hierarchical. Coordination and adaptiveness7 Network Society Nodes: Nodes are the points where the curves intersect. Nodes are the points where knowledge accumulated. Information flows into as well as from the nodes. Decentralisation and flexibility Nodes are connected to the network, yet they are autonomous.8 Network Society Digital ICTs : is the backbone of the network society Digital networking technology transcends national boundaries and goes global. It promises high speed and quality of information processing and distributing.9 5G – internet of things Infinite capacity10 The Network Society is a notion of the society, powered by digital information communication technologies, which enjoys interconnectivity of the world while maintains flexibility and diversity of the societies.11 McDonald’s global business network McDonald’s Corporate (USA) McDonald’s USA McDonald’s Europe McDonald’s Asia, Pacific, Middle East and Africa NSW/Head Office Victorian Regional Office Queensland Regional Office South Australian Regional Office Western Australian Regional McDonald’s Australia a global networked company12 Global Society Nations Communities Individuals Global network society13 Knowledge Society Knowledge Society is a notion of the social structure resulting from the transformation of “the structures of the modern economy by knowledge as a productive force”. (Stehr 2007) Knowledge Knowledge Societies14 Knowledge Society Knowledge is a capacity to act. the content of knowledge vs. the status of knowing 2. Knowledge is active Knowledge is accumulated not merely to explain and solve problem. It is to transform and create the new world. Knowledge is to be acted on by the actors. 3. Knowledge is potentially power. 1. Known vs. Knowing - only when it is acted on. Knowledge15 Knowledge Society Knowledge Societies are a source of development. Knowledge Societies are knowledge-sharing societies. a vision that “encompasses plurality, inclusion, solidarity and participation”. (UNESCO 2005) “The construction of knowledge societies opens the way to humanization of the process of globalization.” (UNESCO 2005) Knowledge Societies16 Summary Information Society Network Society Knowledge Society breakthrough of scientific technology information and knowledge as intangible resource organisational relationships and information flow interconnectivity, flexibility and adaptive capacity the goal of constructing knowledgesharing societies the value of knowledge of all societies and the active and transformative role of knowledge,17 Reference: Castells, M. (2005). The Network Society: from knowledge to policy. The Network Society: from knowledge to policy. M. Castells and G. Cardoso. Washinton, Center for Transatlantic Relations: 3 - 21. Castells, M. and G. Cardoso, Eds. (2005). The Network Soceity: From Knowledge to Policy. Washington, Center for Transatlantic Relations. Stehr, N. (2007). Modern Societies as Knowledge Societies. Knowledge, Communication and Creativity. A. Sales and M. Fournier. London, Sage. UNDESA (2005). Understanding Knowledge Societies. New York, United Nation Department of Economic and Social Affairs. UNESCO (2005). Towards Knowledge Societies. Paris, UNESCO.18 Preparation for next week Topic: Educating the knowledge worker Reading: Delanty, Gerard. (2001). ‘The University in the Knowledge Society’, in Organization 8(2). Reich, Robert B. (1992). ‘The Education of the Symbolic Analyst (I)’ in The work of nations: Preparing ourselves for 21st century capitalism, New York: Vintage Books. Tutorial questions: What are the values of the Knowledge Economy? Why is knowledge important for innovation? .