The social web has linked people on a global scale, transforming how we communicate and interact. The massive interconnectedness has created new vulnerabilities in the form of social manipulation and misinformation. As the social web matures, we are entering a new phase, where people share their private feelings and emotions. This so-called social emotional web creates new opportunities for human flourishing, but also exposes new vulnerabilities. To reap the benefits of the social emotional web, and reduce potential harms, we must anticipate how it will evolve and create policies that minimize risks.
翻译:社会网络将全球范围的人联系起来,改变我们沟通和互动的方式。 巨大的相互联系以社会操纵和错误信息的形式创造了新的脆弱性。 随着社会网络的成熟,我们正进入一个新阶段,人们分享私人感情和情感。 这种所谓的社会情感网络为人类繁荣创造了新的机会,但也暴露了新的脆弱性。 为了获得社会情感网络的好处,减少潜在的伤害,我们必须预测它将如何演化,制定尽量减少风险的政策。