I saw a very interesting comment on the responses to the blog Thinking Beyond Web 2.0
"Social computing seem inversely proportional to actually socializing. You know, in real life. If only it were a positive relationship.
Some examples of web 2.0 having effects outside of the web would be nice. "
Wikipedia defines Social Computing in two ways. The first as supporting any sort of social behavior in or through computational systems, and the second enabling the use of collective intelligence. Very fascinating indeed !
In my opinion, social networks that are predominant on the web initially start off as reflections of the self but end up being second life neighbourhoods. The relationship begins in reality but is fostered in virtuality.
I agree with the user who posted the above comment. It would be great if social computing could help in actual socializing - a reverse of the trend currently witnessed. Social software that will enable people to find others on the web, and foster the relationship in reality.
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