Larry Sanger is disillusioned with web 2.0. Why? First, facelessness.
"Frequently, we find ourselves in conversation with people we don't
know.... The stunning diversity of humanity online does not make up for
the annoying effects of anonymity and disembodiment." And second, "a
variety of mechanisms that allow us to reward people who agree with us
and punish those who disagree with us. Those are the tools of
conformity and groupthink." It's all, he says, such a waste of time.
"Are you seriously telling me that you make or foster meaningful
friendships with all the silly tools and communities that exist out
there?" It may surprise people, but I agree with him. I think that web
2.0 tools are woefully under-developed, the community and networking
mechanisms unsophisticated. We need much better ways of creating rich
and sustained interactions with each other online. (p.s. the Easter egg
in his post is this link to http://www.watchknow.org/, an as-yet unlaunched video learning site.)
Larry Sanger,
Citizendium, May 22, 2009
Fonte: Downes, consultado em Maio de 2009