Social Networks in Public Spaces

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Presented at Design for Mobile 2008

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Lee Humphreys | Cornell University

2:40 PM | Wednesday


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This presentation examines the various social functions of mobile social networks in public spaces. Based on a two-year study of three mobile social networks, I also identify several key characteristics of users of mobile social networks and describe how they perform their identity using the technology.

I explore how people use mobile social networks to coordinate and collectively move about through public space. I discuss social mapping and the collective experience of space. Finally, I explore how users co-opted the technology for their own purposes.


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