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Abstract
This paper explores the subtle notion of unplugging to critically analyze the technological determinism of the Smart City. This exploration suggests that being digitally connected should not be perceived as gaining social capital. This article critiques the assumptions of the Smart City and proposes a 10-dimension conceptual framework. The first section of this article explores hyper-connected societies and how unplugging could be beneficial. The main subjects, Digital Natives, are discussed in the second section of this article. The third section is a decalogue on deconstructing the Smart City, and the final section presents key ideas and questions for future analysis.
Notes on Contributors
Igor Calzada (PhD) is a research fellow at the Oxford Programme for the Future of Cities, COMPAS, InSIS, and Oxford Martin School, at the University of Oxford (UK) and at Ikerbasque, the Basque Foundation for Science (Spain). He is also a Lecturer at the Birmingham Aston University (UK) and at the University of Mondragon, Mondragon Co-operative Corporation Group (Spain).
Cristóbal Cobo (PhD) is a research fellow at the Oxford Internet Institute, University of Oxford and an associate research fellow at the Centre on Skills, Knowledge and Organisational Performance, University of Oxford.