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Digital archaeology. A democratic utopia

Author(s) -

Irmelin Axelsen

Publication year - 1970

Publication title -

nordisk museologi

Language(s) - English

Resource type - Journals

eISSN - 2002-0503

pISSN - 1103-8152

DOI - 10.5617/nm.6658

Subject(s) - utopia , democracy , polarization (electrochemistry) , political science , sociology , media studies , archaeology , history , law , politics , chemistry

In this article a brief account of a seemingly low-impact news-reportand the ensuing debate on Facebook is used to illustrate how online meaningexchanges may lead to increased polarization, and deep disagreement, betweentwo particular groups: metal-detectorists and archaeologists. In addition someissues for how to conduct ethical online research, such as when information shouldbe seen as public or private, is discussed. I conclude by suggesting possible ways todecrease the existing divide between two groups with similar interests.

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