180 Day 17 Notes

March 28, 2000

 

One Minute Papers

Big Point

Self interest motivates communication but altruism exists

Reject notion that acts that cost more than they gain imply “feel good” self interest—altruism exists

Self interest is not (necessarily) a negative concept

Online reference offers unique challenges

1-1  interaction may be different from M-M interaction

 

Questions

Are personal web pages created for personal gain (self interest)?

Is giving/sharing a socialized characteristic and are there gender differences?

How die open source become an organized movement?

Can open source communities withstand stresses/changes?

Is there an altruism gene?

 

  1. Morris (David Timko—see email notes)
  2. Walker & Hurt (Emily Brassell—see email notes)

 

4. The one-minute paper concept

What was the big point you learned in class today?

What is the main, unanswered question you leave class with today?