网络利他主义:它是什么以及它与其他类型的利他主义的区别

IF 4.2 3区计算机科学 Q2 COMPUTER SCIENCE, ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE

Minds and Machines Pub Date : 2023-10-28 DOI:10.1007/s11023-023-09648-8

Katherine Lou, Luciano Floridi

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在社会科学中，利他主义是一个被充分研究的现象，但网络利他主义却很少受到关注。在本文中，我们研究了几个在线利他主义的案例，并分析了这种现象的关键特征，特别是将其与传统捐赠行为模型进行了比较和对比。我们提出了一个新的在线利他主义的定义，并提供了一个深入的，混合的方法研究一个重要的案例，代表的r/援助子reddit。我们认为，从给予者的角度来看，网络利他主义的特点在于其与传统捐赠的不同体验，以及互联网使其成为可能的独特机制和行为。这些发现解释了为什么人们会在网上给匿名陌生人捐款，并为利他主义提供了一个新的视角，这对建立一个更加利他的互联网和社会很重要。

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Online Altruism: What it is and how it Differs from Other Kinds of Altruism

Altruism is a well-studied phenomenon in the social sciences, but online altruism has received relatively little attention. In this article, we examine several cases of online altruism, and analyse the key characteristics of the phenomenon, in particular comparing and contrasting it against models of traditional donor behaviour. We suggest a novel definition of online altruism, and provide an in-depth, mixed-method study of a significant case, represented by the r/Assistance subreddit. We argue that online altruism can be characterized by its differing experiences compared to traditional giving, from a giver’s point of view, and unique mechanisms and actions made possible by the internet. These findings explain why people give to anonymous strangers online and provide a new perspective on altruism that is important in building a more altruistic internet and society.

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Minds and Machines 工程技术-计算机：人工智能

CiteScore

12.60

自引率

2.70%

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审稿时长

>12 weeks

期刊介绍： Minds and Machines, affiliated with the Society for Machines and Mentality, serves as a platform for fostering critical dialogue between the AI and philosophical communities. With a focus on problems of shared interest, the journal actively encourages discussions on the philosophical aspects of computer science. Offering a global forum, Minds and Machines provides a space to debate and explore important and contentious issues within its editorial focus. The journal presents special editions dedicated to specific topics, invites critical responses to previously published works, and features review essays addressing current problem scenarios. By facilitating a diverse range of perspectives, Minds and Machines encourages a reevaluation of the status quo and the development of new insights. Through this collaborative approach, the journal aims to bridge the gap between AI and philosophy, fostering a tradition of critique and ensuring these fields remain connected and relevant.