The various forms of mobility in modern society, through advancements in mobile technology and transportation such as migration, immigration, the movement of people and goods, computers and the flow of information and capital, are widespread phenomena. A mobility society is characterised by expanding spatial boundaries based on mobility.
If a migration to cities since the Industrial Revolution is simply a shift in residential locations, mobility in the information age encompasses broader social, political, economic, and cultural changes. Beyond philosophical thinking about how human life will change shortly, we will confront practical challenges. With the emergence of the 4.0 industry, led by the internet, robots, artificial intelligence, big data, blockchain, Internet of Things, 3D painting, nanotechnology, and other technologies, society is undergoing rapid changes. The convergence of scientific and technological advancements with existing industries and services transforms human life in new ways.
Progress in mobile technology and transportation, along with the related migration and movement of people and goods, and computers, as well as information and capital, are common phenomena in today’s society. Given the rapid pace of advancements in information and communication technology (ICT) and transportation, human mobility is likely to continue improving in the future. With ICT advancements, the value of “information goods” is increasing compared to traditional “material goods,” and mobility in society is shifting its focus towards information goods. Media in Rome: Through the decline of letters and written communication in the Middle Ages, followed by the revolutionary invention of the Gutenberg printing press, which drastically changed how information moved, modern democratic revolutions started in newspapers and pamphlets. In a society where offline and online worlds blend, the importance of information will only grow. In the long run, societies prioritising wise information consumption are anticipated to emerge. However, it is essential to recognise the challenges brought by the swift flow of online information and the need for people to discern between accurate and misleading information online.
Human progress has evolved through three stages: the agricultural revolution, the industrial revolution, and the information revolution. The Industrial Revolution continued and evolved into the 4.0 Industry. With advanced science and technology extending human life and enhancing convenience, our daily lives are changing and transitioning into new ways of living. This lecture explores how our lives change and considers the potential transitions ahead. This lecture also encourages integrated and comprehensive thinking about human nature, scientific and technological advancements.
Around 2005, in Gwacheon, a group wanted community-constructed cooperative housing. This town has more communal spaces like yards, storage areas, and rooftop rooms than other towns to foster an environment where children can easily interact and socialise. This lecture explores various examples of residential communities, including Gwacheon’s cooperative housing, “Happy House with Communication” in Seongmisan village, Seonsan-dong, Mapo-gu, and the apartment community “The Ham We Stay.” Based on these cases, this lecture delves into why residential communities emerged and how they fulfil members’ needs.
Community movements are founded on cooperation and inclusivity, yet focusing only on internal collaboration and inclusivity risks fostering collectivism. Moreover, government and local government policies and regulations could create tension. Thus, there are inherent challenges to address in forming and advancing communities. This lecture explores the typical conflicts arising from community movements. Through the lens of tension between cooperation and inclusivity, autonomy, and institutionalisation, this lecture delves into the history of communal childcare movements. It proposes the direction for community movements in a mobility society.
In “counter economy,” “counter-culture,” and “counter education,” the term “counter” means opposition or resistance. In modern society, where mobility technology has advanced, people enjoy material abundance, forsaking traditional communities’ cooperation, sharing, inclusivity, and hospitality. This lecture explains modern society based on the theories that analyse society, focusing on the “functional system.” Furthermore, it explores why “counter” is necessary for each functional system, such as education, economy, politics, culture, and arts. Additionally, it emphasises the importance of community movements as a counter and a complement.
For written communication to social media, this lecture traces the origins, status, and potential future trajectories of social media. Additionally, the lecture discusses the issues that come with social media, such as forming and ending relationships, narcissism, and commercial transactions. Through this exploration, this lecture allows us to think about the present and future impacts of social media on our lives. Moreover, the lecture contemplates various movements, definitions, characteristics, and the current state of mobility and investigates what types of content are available.
