Information

COVID-19 and Emergence of Information Mobility Society

1. History of Global Epidemics and Social Changes
– Since the emergence of mankind, several epidemics have threatened the survival of mankind

2. COVID-19 and Dilemma of Mobility
– Still restricted movement of people
– Increase in logistics and information movement with increased economic activities utilising ICT

3. Information Mobility Society, A New Change
– From the spatial movement of matter to the society with movement of information from a time and space perspective
– Increased information mobility due to COVID-19

How did Information and Communication Technologies Change Citizens?

The term “citizen” initially referred to individuals with political rights as members of a city or nation, but its meaning has expanded over time. Throughout history, the forms of politics and the concept and scope of citizenship have changed. In the mobility society, citizens are rewriting their history using information and communication technologies. This lecture delves into the origins and development of the concept of citizenship in history, examining our status and the future as citizens in the mobility society. Going beyond the boundaries of modern citizenship shaped by democratic revolutions, citizenship is expanding to encompass various social rights, including ecology, peace, poverty, sustainability, welfare, and information rights. Furthermore, future citizens utilising mobility technologies such as smartphones and social networks will gain new institutional powers, reshaping the preexisting social, political, and economic order.