Space
Definition
Space
The physical or virtual environment where interactions occur.
Humans organize and construct space based on:
- Physical or geographic features.
- Cultural or social characteristics.
Physical space
Physical space refers to the real-world environment in which people and communities operate.
- Physical spaces are tangible and observable.
- They are defined by geographic boundaries such as locations, regions, borders, and zones.
Virtual space
Virtual space refers to the digital environment created by digital technologies.
- Virtual spaces are intangible and non-physical.
- They are defined by digital boundaries such as websites, social media platforms, online communities, and virtual worlds.
- Compare and contrast virtual and physical spaces in the context of work environments and employment.
- Evaluate the effect of virtual spaces on children when compared to physical spaces when playing and interacting with peers.
How digital systems influence space
Digital technologies may impact all types of space in a variety of ways:
- Physical space
- Smart homes: Automation of lighting, security, and appliances
- Smart cities: Traffic control, surveillance, energy-efficient infrastructure
- Transportation: GPS navigation, ride-sharing apps, autonomous vehicles
- Workspaces: Remote access, cloud systems, hot-desking
- Economic spaces: Digital kiosks, self-checkout, inventory tracking
- Healthcare: Digital monitoring devices, telemedicine, robotic surgery
- Virtual space
- Social media platforms: Creation of online communities and identities
- Virtual tools: Shared workspaces like Google Docs, MS Teams
- Gaming and virtual worlds: Immersive environments like VR and MMOs.
- E-commerce platforms: Online marketplaces change shopping behavior
To what extent can we argue that our knowledge of different types of space is influenced by digital technologies?
