Exploring “Hacking,” Digital Public Art, and Implication for Contemporary Governance

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Author(s): Amadu Wurie Khan (University of Edinburgh, UK)and Chris Speed (University of Edinburgh, UK)
Copyright: 2019
Pages: 16
Source title: Advanced Methodologies and Technologies in Government and Society
Source Author(s)/Editor(s): Mehdi Khosrow-Pour, D.B.A. (Information Resources Management Association, USA)
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-5225-7661-7.ch027

Keywords: Business Science Reference / Government & Law / Government and Law / Public & Sector Management

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This chapter considers the hypothesis that the online (internet) “hacking” concept has applications for community life and processes of sharing memories and identity, and facilitating social engagement and digital inclusion among residents. It specifically presents how the characteristics and practicality of online hacking inspired the design and functionality of a community digital artwork in a disadvantage urban estate in Edinburgh, UK. In addition, the chapter considers the implication of the hacking practices by and among disadvantaged communities for realizing social action, social engagement, and networked society goals of the UK Government's “Big Society” policy. This is significant because the Big Society agenda promotes an interactive networked culture that has transformative potential to connect citizens, build knowledge and continuous learning, and regenerate communities at times of economic austerity in the UK.

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