Online Communities and Crowds (378-0-1)

Instructors

Aaron Shaw

Meeting Info

Frances Searle Building 3417: Mon, Wed 10:00AM - 11:20AM

Overview of class

Online communities are everywhere from your social feeds, group chats, and streams, to the training data that powers generative AI models and global software infrastructure. So, how do online communities work? Why have they had such vast impact? What can we learn from them to help build thriving communities online and beyond? This course surveys key topics in the history, science, design, and practice of online communities and crowds.

Class Materials (Required)

No textbook required.

Associated Classes

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