Abstract
The emergence and convergence of information and communication technologies (ICTs) are fundamentally transforming the use of technology, and in particular concerning the issues of mobility. The current debates on mobility, however, almost exclusively consist of functionalist analyses of how particular mobile technologies can alleviate geographical barriers for human activity. This paper reconsiders, from a theoretical perspective, the concept of mobility. We argue that mobility should not exclusively be linked to human corporeal travel. The concept also relates more broadly to the interaction people perform. In order to appreciate the relationship between mobility and human interaction, three interrelated dimensions are discussed-spatial, temporal, and contextual aspects of mobility. In order to characterize the social topology of ICT supported mobilized interaction, we suggest and discuss the adoption of a fluid metaphor. Based on these discussions, a case of a new mobile technology system introduced in a Japanese distribution service firm is discussed.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Proceedings of the 35th Annual Hawaii International Conference on System Sciences, HICSS 2002 |
Editors | Ralph H. Sprague Jr. |
Number of pages | 11 |
Place of Publication | Los Alamitos, CA |
Publisher | IEEE |
Publication date | 2002 |
Pages | 1756-1766 |
ISBN (Print) | 0769514359, 0769514367 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 0769514375 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2002 |
Externally published | Yes |
Event | The 35th Hawaii International Conference on System Sciences. HICSS 2002 - Big Island, United States Duration: 7 Jan 2002 → 10 Jan 2002 Conference number: 35 |
Conference
Conference | The 35th Hawaii International Conference on System Sciences. HICSS 2002 |
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Number | 35 |
Country/Territory | United States |
City | Big Island |
Period | 07/01/2002 → 10/01/2002 |
Series | Proceedings of the Annual Hawaii International Conference on System Sciences |
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ISSN | 1530-1605 |
Keywords
- Air transportation
- Communications technology
- Fabrics
- Humans
- Information systems
- Personal digital assistants
- Power generation economics
- Rail transportation
- Topology
- Traffic control