Contemporary information, knowledge and scientific results acquiring, developing and sharing are at the crossroads. New generation Internet and networking technology are not only media and measures for successful information and knowledge sharing, but also a platform for new generation knowledge building, further networking and opening new areas for research and development. Todays and future scholars and students are expected to be experts not only in their own scientific area. In order to ensure an appropriate, timely and targeted communication, they need to act also as networkers and science developers in a new and ever changing environment. Network is the most appropriate channel, resource, model and technology, offering the growing knowledge development potential.
Keywords: information, knowledge, network, Internet, technology, resource, development
Table of Contents
1. Introduction
2. Knowledge and Science
2.1. Science Importance
2.2. Power of Knowledge
2.3. New Society Economy
3. Knowledge
3.1. Knowledge Industry
4. Knowledge Networking
4.1. Knowledge Market
5. Croatian Perspectives
6. Conclusion
Research Objectives and Themes
This scholarly paper explores the transformative impact of the Internet and networking on the generation, sharing, and commercialization of knowledge, arguing that knowledge has become the most critical resource in the modern post-industrial economy. The research examines how traditional organizational structures are being replaced by network-based systems and assesses the socio-economic implications of this paradigm shift.
- The role of information and knowledge as primary economic resources.
- The transition from industrial society to information-driven global economies.
- The strategic significance of networking for institutional and societal development.
- Case study analysis of technology-driven growth and development challenges in Croatia.
Excerpt from the Book
2.2. Power of Knowledge
„Scientia potestas est“(Bacon), Even in the Bacon's age knowledge meant power, but recently power of the knowledge signs the time.
Technocracy is a term used to describe infiltration process of intelligence - scientific or technical, into political and economic institutions responsible for key decisions making.
Technocrat is a person that knows how to prepare scientific and other special knowledge into secret information, because only secret information - not publicly known, is the most appropriate to be offered to information market.
During the middle of the 20th century political elites set some basic rules upon technology transfer control. In 1949 in USA was established the Law on control, aiming to control technology transfer to Eastern countries. In 1950 USA and EU countries established COCOM (Coordination Committee for Multilateral Export Control), to ensure control on technology export from West to East Europe. Hundreds of products, resources and technologies controlled by COCOM, had minimal chances for transfer to socialist countries.
Summary of Chapters
1. Introduction: The chapter establishes the shift from a post-transitional world to an information-centric value system where knowledge acts as a fundamental condition for development.
2. Knowledge and Science: This section discusses the evolution of knowledge sharing in the internet era, emphasizing how networking platforms create new opportunities while necessitating higher standards of data reliability.
2.1. Science Importance: The text highlights the transition of production resources from land and capital to knowledge, utilizing historical examples to demonstrate shifting economic priorities.
2.2. Power of Knowledge: This chapter analyzes the concept of technocracy and the strategic use of controlled information as a form of power within political and economic institutions.
2.3. New Society Economy: The focus here is on the implementation of scientific knowledge across industries and the adoption of new organizational behaviors to suit an entrepreneurial environment.
3. Knowledge: The author examines the commercialization of knowledge, describing it as a universal commodity essential for the realization of agendas like the Lisbon strategy.
3.1. Knowledge Industry: This section explores how the ICT sector and scientific knowledge production have coalesced into a distinct, growing global industry.
4. Knowledge Networking: The chapter addresses how telecommunications and informatics have dismantled traditional barriers of time and space, facilitating global connectivity.
4.1. Knowledge Market: The text highlights the emergence of data and knowledge commercialization through organizations like the Institute for Scientific Information (ISI).
5. Croatian Perspectives: The author evaluates the developmental history and current challenges of the Croatian economy, emphasizing the need for better integration into global technological trends.
6. Conclusion: The summary underscores that because knowledge growth is exponential and acts as a universal commodity, networking must be leveraged to sustain scientific and social progress.
Keywords
knowledge, information, network, technology, resource, development, post-industrial, economy, innovation, internet, communication, technocracy, science, networking, commodity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the primary focus of this research paper?
The paper examines how networking and the Internet have fundamentally transformed the creation, management, and commercialization of knowledge in the modern era.
What are the core themes addressed in the text?
Central themes include the shift from material resources to knowledge-based production, the rise of the information society, the power dynamics of technocracy, and the necessity of networking for global economic competitiveness.
What is the ultimate goal or research question of this study?
The study aims to analyze the role of knowledge as a critical, universal commodity and determine how modern societies can leverage information systems to foster continuous economic and scientific development.
Which methodology is employed in this research?
The author uses a qualitative, analytical approach, synthesizing existing literature, historical industry comparisons, and socio-economic observations to support the thesis of knowledge-led development.
What topics are covered in the main body of the work?
The main body covers the transition to the information economy, the influence of ICT on organizational behavior, the commercialization of scientific data, and a critical look at Croatia’s path toward post-industrial integration.
Which keywords best characterize this work?
The work is defined by terms such as knowledge, network, information, development, innovation, technology, and post-industrial economy.
How does the author define the shift in production resources?
The author argues that while land was key in the agricultural age and capital in the industrial age, knowledge has emerged as the most important production resource in the modern era.
What specific challenge does the author identify for Croatia?
The paper highlights the "brain drain" of young, educated experts and argues that the Croatian economy must undergo structural improvements and better utilize networking to overcome its competitive backwardness.
- Quote paper
- MBA Darko Lugonja (Author), 2012, Knowledge development follows trends, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/201250
