1. Ideas for the future of internet interventions John Powell 12th June 2008 john.powell@warwick.ac.uk

2. Theory - Suler’s “cyberpsychology”
reduced sensation
texting
identity flexibility
altered perceptions
equalized status
transcended space
temporal flexibility
social multiplicity
recordability
media disruption

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4. ubiquity
multi-platform
web 2.0
semantic web
bioinformatics
grid technology
virtual reality
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5. staying well
self-care
chronic conditions
cost pressures
biotech; new genetics; stem cells
review of payment methods
social contract
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6. flattened hierarchies
consumer empowerment
connected
multinational dominance
energy crisis
terror attacks
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9. More global, cheap interconnectedness.
Ubiquitous, pervasive, converged, embedded, multi-platform….
Ehealth literacy increases.
The digital health service.
Web2.0, Web 3.0 mean more interactivity.
Social networking.
Data from and to consumers, and from and to professionals.
Physiological measures incorporated, bioinformatics.
Information++ for research, policy, practice, industry, consumers.
Grid computing.
Virtual reality and virtual worlds.
Serious games.
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10. But…
Who misses out?
Who will be in control of the technology, and what are the implications?
Will there be a trade-off between privacy and benefit?
Will (UK) people pay for (better) interventions?
Will the internet be a target for vandals and/or terrorists?
Will compelling virtual worlds lead to social inclusion or social isolation?
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