What is Habermas’ definition, how does Nancy Fraser propose re-working the concept? What do Michael Warner and Lauren Berlant have to say on the concept of counter-publics and intimate publics? What is a networked public – is it the same as Castell’s ‘global public sphere’? Do you have an opinion?

NB no need to answer all questions – they are intended merely as some useful provocations… Similarly you may like to consider the following when reading Castell’s article:

-definitions of power and counter-power
-new trends in public engagement
-what is an ‘active audience?’
-what is ‘mediated visibility’?
-why is mass self-communication like ‘electronic autism’?

Is your 400 word summary, articles and additional reading a