Abstract
Telepresence is the generic term for a set of activities performed from a distance through the use of telecommunication means. It refers to working (telecommuting), playing, providing and using services (telemedicine, teleshopping), teaching and learning (tele-education). - from a distance. The dialogue presented in this paper between a `True Believer' and a `Devil's Advocate' helps to explore some social implications of telepresence, particularly the emergence of new global-village lifestyles, against the development of `media-slums'.
Original language | English |
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Pages | 269-277 |
Number of pages | 9 |
State | Published - 1997 |
Externally published | Yes |
Event | Proceedings of the 1997 International Symposium on Technology and Society - Glasgow, UK Duration: 20 Jun 1997 → 21 Jun 1997 |
Conference
Conference | Proceedings of the 1997 International Symposium on Technology and Society |
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City | Glasgow, UK |
Period | 20/06/97 → 21/06/97 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Engineering