The Rise of Virtual Communities

Explore the world of virtual communities through the eyes of some of the biggest names in the industry from company founders, developers, journalists and artists. This insightful book tracks the history and development of virtual communities, from the creation of the WELL in the 1980s to the present day and future innovations. Through a series of interviews, The Rise of Virtual Communities seeks to uncover the history of virtual communities and how they have grown over time as we sit on the cusp of the next technological shift with the advent of Web3 and the Metaverse. This book also reveals surprising patterns in user behavior alongside the technological evolutions that have shaped the culture of the internet. 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.What You'll Learn What a virtual community is and how it has become an integral part of modern society Key insights into virtual communities and platforms from the founders and pioneers who created them Current developments and the potential issues related to virtual communitiesWho This Is For:Community managers, company founders and those who want to know more about the origins and future of virtual communities.