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THE RISE OF VIRTUAL COMMUNITIES - AMBER ATHERTO...

Uncover the fascinating history of virtual communities and how we connect to each other online.
The Rise of Virtual Communities  explores the earliest online community platforms  mapping the
technological evolutions  and the individuals  that have shaped the culture of the internet.
Read in-depth interviews with the visionary founders of iconic online platforms  and uncover
the history of virtual communities and how the industry has developed over time. Featuring
never-before told stories  this exploration introduces new ideas and predictions for the future
explaining how we got here and challenging what we think we may know about building online
communities. Readers will: Learn what a virtual community is and how it has become an integral
part of modern society Review key insights into building virtual communities and platforms from
the founders and pioneers who created them See what thecurrent developments and the potential
challenges are related to the future of virtual communities Who is this for: Community managers
company founders and those who want to know more about the origins and future of virtual
communities. interviews Include: Randy Farmer & Chip Morningstar - Lucasfilm Games 'Habitat'
and creators of the modern Avatar Howard Rheingold - Community expert and member of the WELL
Stacy Horn - Founder of Echo NYC Jim Bumgardner - Founder of The Palace Philip Rosedale -
Founder of Second Life Sampo Karjalainen - Co-founder of Habbo Hotel Lance Priebe - Co-Founder
of Club Penguin Angelo Sotira - Co-Founder of Deviant Art Caterina Fake - Co-Founder of Flickr
Alexis Ohanian- Founder of Reddit Kevin Rose - Co-Founder of Digg & PROOF Collective Jason
Citron - Founder of Discord Trevor McFedries - Founder of FWB & Brud Cherie Hu - Founder of
Water & Music Michelle Kennedy - Founder of Peanut

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