[Air-l] theory to explain plazes.com?

[Greg Wise]

And other research around Ubiquitous Computing, see papers from the
UbiComp conferences, e.g. http://www.urban-atmospheres.net/UbiComp2004/


greg

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[mailto:air-l-bounces at listserv.aoir.org] On Behalf Of Bunz, Ulla
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Subject: [Air-l] theory to explain plazes.com?

An undergraduate student in my program is researching plazes.com, a
website like myspace and facebook in that it is a social networking
site, but in addition it adds a physical location. The technology behind
it enables friends to know one's location through a cellphone or
internet connection. Thus, issues of privacy (invasion) are huge. The
student is looking for a theory that explains or relates to people's
willingness to engage in such activities even at the expense of
inhibiting personal privacy. In a way we have a third place here that is
tied to a physical location again. The student is approaching this topic
from a background in rhetorical criticism. 
Does anyone have suggestions for theories and places to look for them?
As-complete-as-possible references would be very much appreciated.
Please send to me directly. I will compile and send both to the list and
to the student.
Thanks,
Ulla
 
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Ulla Bunz
Assistant Professor
Department of Communication
University Center C, Suite 3100
Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL 32306
Email: ubunz at fsu.edu
Phone: 850-644-1809
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