Abstract
AbstractThis chapter highlights that despite expectations that the Internet would lead to patient empowerment, a more complex picture emerged in this book. It was shown that individuals diagnosed with bipolar disorder could become influential through their skillful use of the Internet and by cultivating alliances with “traditional” experts. Contrary to expectations of increased individualization under the influence of personalized and precision medicine, online contributors performed solidarity with others with whom they shared numerous similarities. These findings constitute a critical and nuanced intervention into dominant discourses, which approach the Internet either as a quick technological fix or as a postmodern version of Pandora’s box.
Publisher
Springer Nature Singapore
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