Castell’s theory of online media age and network society

• Who is the theorist discussed in the guide about the online age?

  Manuel Castells
• What does Manuel Castells believe we are living in?

  The information age
• According to Castells, what can we access easily in the information age?

  Any information we want online
• How does Castells believe the information age will affect audiences?

  Audiences will become more aware and socially conscious
• What specific issues does Castells think people will become more aware of?

  Environmental issues, climate change, and societal problems
• What does Castells believe about the networks created by the online age?

  They connect people globally and broaden our perspective on issues
• How does Castells think the internet helps in tackling global issues?

  It allows people to mobilize and organize collectively
• What types of social actions does Castells believe the internet facilitates?

  Protests, marches, and petitions
• What does Castells predict will result from increased social activity online?

  Social change and the creation of social movements
• What does Castells think about areas without internet access?

  They are deprived and isolated, similar to third world countries
• What term did Castells coin to describe areas without internet connections?

  The fourth world
• What does the term "fourth world" refer to according to Castells?

  Areas that do not have internet connections
• How does Castells view the internet's impact on society?

  He believes it will be a huge benefit, making society more socially concerned and active
• What are the key aspects of Manuel Castells' theories about the online age?

  • We live in the information age
  • Increased access to information leads to greater awareness
  • Global networks connect people for collective action
  • The internet facilitates social movements and activism
  • Areas without internet are deprived (fourth world)