The Imagination of Platform Studies:Concepts,Ecology and Public Value
The interdisciplinary nature of platform research makes it difficult to have a unify analytical paths.Anchoring on China's booming platform economy in the past two decades,the current article explores the conceptual context,basic characteristics and development direction of digital platforms by making conversations with previous research.It has been found that scholars'definitions of platforms can be roughly divided into three paths:patchworks,metaphor,and dimensional.The main characteristics of current platformization are association,datafication,embodiment,and emotionalizaiton.They constitute the ecological characteristics of digital platforms on a global scale with various levels,assembly and dependency relationships.In the context of prioritizing commercial interests,it is even more necessary to emphasize the public value of platform studies,to expand the imagination of platform research,and to encourage platforms to take more social responsibilities.
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