Sociodynamics of space-temporal structure of free time in the network society
https://doi.org/10.29235/2524-2369-2019-64-4-407-417
Abstract
The properties of space and time as the main attributes of social reality are analyzed. These forms of being are two opposing, interrelated and complementary phenomena of the existence of matter. Within the framework of the space-time structure of society, the budget of time has been considered. It is shown that the principle of unity of social time and space with the material structures is inextricably linked with human activity. Under the conditions of changing social time and social space, the concept of «labor» is being transformed. One of the priority areas is the departure from a hard standardized work schedule, i. e. boundaries between working and free time are erased. In a networked society, the possibility of human interaction with the virtual world has reached a completely new level: not only man creates new forms of reality, but new reality has qualitatively changed the environment of human life. Through the use of the Internet, a new level of non-local communication arises, which always exists now and, in private, in the public space at the same time. New ways of using time are being formed and rapidly spreading, both positively and negatively affecting human life. The formation and use of the culture of free time is significantly actualized.