Infrastructures of care: Ethics in everyday digital media use

Corinna Peil

doi:10.14512/tatup.7169

Authors

Corinna Peil Department of Communication Studies, University of Salzburg, Salzburg (AT) https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7947-6754 corinna.peil@plus.ac.at

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.14512/tatup.7169

Keywords:

media maintenance, repair, warm experts, environmental sustainability, social sustainability

Abstract

This article conceptualizes digital media as infrastructures of care. Using care ethics, it explores the importance of maintenance and support for creating sustainable and equitable digital environments. Based on an examination of the challenges and user support relationships within digital media use, it proposes policy measures to enhance sustainability and inclusion, emphasizing the critical role of care in ensuring reliable digital infrastructures.

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