Abstract
Digital nomadism is defined as “the blending of tourism, leisure and professional activities to create a unique lifestyle based on remote work, global travel and multi-residential practices” (Mancinelli). Considering digital nomadism as a lifestyle, individuals need to be constantly on the move in order to maintain this lifestyle. In this case, lifestyle mobility can be mentioned at the intersection of travel, leisure time and migration. The relevant book chapter will address the issue of digital nomadism from a similar holistic perspective. For this purpose, developments in communication technologies and digitalization will be discussed in the first part, and the prominent features of digital nomadism as a lifestyle mobility will be mentioned in the second part, and finally, critical approaches to digital nomadism will be discussed and whether this lifestyle can be evaluated as a hedonic choice or a necessity.
TopDigitalization And New Communication Technologies
The technology that has emerged from the past to the present has changed the sectoral activities by affecting the production methods and social life.
The first wave in technology is the transformation of humanity from gathering to farming. Regular settlements emerged. It has led to the formation of hierarchical structures and states. The second wave is the transition from agriculture to industry. Production, education, communication have been experienced on a massive scale. This process began with the use of steam engines in the 18th century. It started with the First Industrial Revolution (1760-1830).
Technological developments using electricity and internal combustion engines in mass production in the 20th century. It led to the Industrial Revolution. In the 1970s, a step was taken on a global scale to the digital age. In this period, especially computers taking their place in many areas and the development of communication network III. It started the Industrial Revolution. Developments in information, information and communication technologies since 2011 have led to the beginning of a new digital era in which the internet is used in production (Kagermann, Wahlsterand, & Helbig, 2013; Şahin and Yağcı, 2017). IV. This era, called the Industrial Revolution (Industry 4.0). It includes the co-integration of new production possibilities of internet, communication, automation, data collection and dissemination technologies. In addition, in all systems consisting of physical structures, internet and virtual applications are available (Banger, 2017).
Key Terms in this Chapter
Lifestyle Changings: Changing people’s ordinary lifestyles according to new technologies and scientific research.
Digitalization: Using digital technologies to provide new revenue and value-producing opportunities.
Digital Nomad: The person who routinely changes his/her place (country, city) according to his/her job for maintaining lifestyle. They travel, work, and have leisure time also.
Hedonism: Relishing in goods and pursuit of pleasure.