Comments on: S2 Takes an Anthropological Approach to Social Media

By: From Tribes on the Ground to Tribes Online | Strategic Social

From Tribes on the Ground to Tribes Online | Strategic Social — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 21:40:40 +0000

[...] Strategic Communication Working Group at the Department of State. The post below, the third in a series of posts regarding anthropological concepts, is based on that presentation. In it, S2 explores [...]

By: admin

admin — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:28:41 +0000

No problem Charles. Check out our new post today titled “What is a tribe?” S2 looks forward to your comments.

By: What is a Tribe? | Strategic Social

What is a Tribe? | Strategic Social — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 15:37:49 +0000

[...] presents the second in a series of posts that will introduce anthropological concepts. The first concept we will define is a [...]

By: Charles

Charles — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 20:08:51 +0000

Thanks for responding, looking forward to future posts.

By: admin

admin — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 16:14:48 +0000

Thank you for your question Charles. As noted in the final paragraph of the post, we are actually going to write a series of posts that will explain key anthropological concepts such as tribes, tribal networks, rituals, etc. The first of these posts will appear next Thursday (Nov. 19th ) and will define what S2 means when we use the term “tribe”. You can decide for yourself to what extent tribalism and tribal networks are assumed and/or romanticized. Please stay tuned for that post and we look forward to your comments Charles

By: Charles

Charles — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 05:56:10 +0000

This is extremely interesting, and definitely a worthy topic for qualitative research. What is meant or understood by “tribal” and “tribal networks”, however? I think those concepts and ultimately forms of social organization, which form the bedrock of this project, are being assumed and perhaps romanticized. Can something more concrete be offered? It seems that what is “tribal” first needs to be examined empirically.

By: Don’t Understand New Media? Maybe You’re Not Old-Fashioned Enough | Cheeky Fresh

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 16:33:57 +0000

[...] website, they outline a new project in which they will study online "tribes" of people in combination with anthropology studies in South America and Africa. I wholeheartedly believe in their [...]

By: Taking an Anthropological Approach to Social Media | Strategic Social | Wellness Obsession

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 18:11:18 +0000

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