Informationsströmen
Informationsströmen describes the continuous, multi-channel flow of information within and between systems, organizations, and societies. It encompasses the creation, transmission, processing, storage, and consumption of information as it moves through channels such as media, networks, and human agents.
Origins and scope: In German-language discourse, the term is used in information science, communication studies and
Characteristics: The streams are rapid, distributed across many platforms, and often asynchronous. They are characterized by
Implications: The dynamic of informationsströmen affects attention, decision-making and governance. It can generate information overload, polarization,
Contexts and examples: Examples include social media feeds, news ecosystems, corporate data pipelines, and streaming or
See also: Information overload, information flow, data stream, information architecture, media ecology.