Mythen und Realitäten des digitalen Zeitalters

The history of the internet and digital platforms is accompanied by many myths that have led to the data-driven business models prevalent in the digital economy being seen by most as having no alternative. These narratives include that the internet is ungovernable and an instrument of enlightenment, and that social media are what their name suggests. These myths obscure power relations, and none of them stand up to a reality check. Showing this again and again can inspire reflection on what a better digital world could look like. With this in mind, the book examines the reality of twenty myths of the digital age.