ICTalans
ICTalans are a fictional or hypothetical ethnocultural designation used in speculative fiction and critical discussions of digital culture to describe communities defined by their deep integration with information and communications technology. The term is not tied to a real nation or single ethnicity, but to a mode of life characterized by pervasive connectivity, data practices, and online networks.
Origins and geography: In imagined settings, ICTalans arise in large urban tech hubs and through global online
Language and communication: ICTalans typically blend natural languages with programming syntax, memes, and rich media. Proficiency
Society and culture: Social organization tends toward distributed governance, participatory decision-making, and contribution-based esteem. Cultural practices
Economy and demographics: The economy centers on software development, data services, platform cooperatives, and flexible digital
In fiction and critical writing: The ICTalan concept is used to explore the promises and risks of