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

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作者：
Katherine Lou
Luciano Floridi
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[1] University of Oxford,Oxford Internet Institute
[2] Yale University,Digital Ethics Center
[3] University of Bologna,Department of Legal Studies
来源：
Minds and Machines | 2023年 / 33卷
关键词：
Altruism; Internet; Philanthropy; Platforms; Reddit;
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摘要：
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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页数：25
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