The document discusses researchers' use and perceptions of digital technologies and web 2.0 tools. It finds that while some researchers make occasional use of these tools, frequent or intensive use is still rare. Researchers are described as risk-averse and slow to adopt new technologies. Younger researchers also tend to follow traditional publishing practices rather than experimenting with new forms of dissemination. Maintaining personal networks and interpersonal connections are highly valued among researchers over online interactions. There is a tension between the collaborative nature of many digital tools and researchers' training to carefully validate ideas before publication.

1. Research, technology & networks Martin Weller

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11. Some thoughts

12. The negative context

13. The inverse innovation diagram

14. Relationship to publishing/ reward

15. Research is about control

16. Research is most valued

17. Possible changes

18. Granularity

20. Pushback from outlets

21. Crowdsourcing

22. Light connections & nodes

24. Does it matter?

25. Powerful tools

26. Network weather

27. Researchers should lead