Digital Culture

Social network 5 (26)

Digital Culture, Graph Theory, Institutional Theory, Science, Social Sciences, Sociology / , , , , , , , , , ,

In formal sociology and institutional theory, a social network is defined as a complex social structure composed of nodes (individual or collective actors) and dyadic ties (the specific relationships or interdependencies between them). 🏛️ Unlike the colloquial use of the term to describe digital platforms, the academic study of social networks—Social Network Analysis (SNA)—examines how […]

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Open-source software 5 (28)

AI & Machine Learning, Computing, Digital Culture, Information Technology, Intellectual Property, Software Engineering / , , , , , , , , , ,

Open-source software is software with source code that anyone can inspect, modify, and enhance. Unlike proprietary software (like Microsoft Windows or Adobe Photoshop), the underlying “blueprints” of OSS are available to the public, fostering a culture of collaboration, transparency, and rapid innovation. 🛠️🌐 By 2026, open-source has moved from being a “community niche” to the

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